What is CyberKnife Radiosurgery?
CyberKnife is a robotic radiosurgery system that delivers high-dose, precisely targeted radiation to tumors with sub-millimeter accuracy. Unlike conventional radiotherapy, it tracks real-time tumor movement using image guidance — no immobilization frame needed.
Sub-millimeter targeting precision. Treats tumors in the brain, spine, lung, liver, prostate, and pancreas — even moving targets tracked in real time.
Indications
- Brain tumors and metastases (1–10 lesions)
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Spinal tumors and vertebral metastases
- Early-stage lung cancer (SBRT 3–5 sessions)
- Prostate cancer (5-session SBRT)
- Liver and pancreatic tumors
Treatment Duration
CyberKnife treatment is completed in 1–5 sessions, typically over 1–2 weeks. Each session lasts 30–90 minutes. No hospitalization required — outpatient procedure.
Istanbul Cost Comparison
CyberKnife in USA: $30,000–60,000. Istanbul: $8,000–18,000. Same technology, significantly lower cost.
Differences from TrueBeam SBRT
Both deliver stereotactic radiation; CyberKnife uses a robotic arm (360° delivery), TrueBeam uses a gantry. For most indications, clinical outcomes are equivalent. TrueBeam is faster per session; CyberKnife offers unique beam angles for complex anatomy.