SHARING EXPERIENCE; ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE

The Leksell Gamma Knife Society was established in 1989 to provide a means for Gamma Knife users to share information, experiences, clinical techniques and advance scientific research for the application of Leksell Gamma Knife®.

View Images and Interviews from the Leksell Gamma Knife Society Meeting 2010, Athens, Greece

MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of the Leksell Gamma Knife Society is to further define and expand the role of Gamma Knife® Surgery in the treatment of intracranial disorders.

OBJECTIVES

• Improve results achieved in the field of radiosurgery by promoting support of basic and clinical research, with a focus on expanding the role of Leksell Gamma Knife®
• Increase the visibility and acceptance of Leksell Gamma Knife® technique in the worldwide medical community and among healthcare providers and patients
• Maintain leadership in the field of radiosurgery by continued commitment to the highest standards of research and technical achievement
• Stimulate multi-center trials and cross-site collaboration

SERVICES:

• The International meeting, consisting of plenary and poster sessions, informal networking and social activities is held approximately every eighteen months. Additional meetings of special interest groups are held periodically
• The annual Patients Treated with Leksell Gamma Knife® Survey is conducted to track total treatment volume, clinical trends and regional differences. This information provides a basis for publications and presentations about Leksell Gamma Knife® treatment

Note:
The Leksell Gamma Knife® Society Meeting is solely for active users of the Leksell Gamma Knife®. Please contact your Elekta representative if you require further information.