Mumbai: Nanavati Max Hospital has taken a significant step forward in the fight against cancer by introducing the EDGE radiosurgery system, one of India’s most advanced cancer treatment technologies, complemented by HyperArc, a cutting-edge stereotactic radiosurgery solution. The EDGE radiosurgery system was formally inaugurated by Amitabh Bachchan in the presence of Abhay Soi, Chairman and Managing Director, Max Healthcare
The EDGE system, represents a significant leap in the delivery of radiosurgery and radiotherapy treatments. The system allows clinicians to treat a wider array of cancers with unmatched precision, flexibility, and efficiency. The system’s ability to deliver sub-millimetre accuracy in treatment, coupled with the efficiency of HyperArc’s automated radiosurgery, significantly reduces treatment times and enhances patient comfort.
Bachchan said, “It signifies a powerful step forward in our collective fight against cancer. Today, with rising incidents, morbidity, and mortality due to cancer, clinical expertise and technological innovation can offer hope to cancer patients and their families.”
EDGE HyperArc ensures that patients in Western India have access to world-class cancer treatment options without the need to travel to other parts of the world. It not only allows for more precise targeting of tumours but also minimises the impact on surrounding healthy tissues, leading to better overall outcomes and improved quality of life for patients.
Soi said, “This is intended to complement our existing world class Halcyon machine and will allow us to combat the entire range of disease with higher precision and efficiency.”
Dr Kaustav Talapatra, Director, Radiation Oncology, Nanavati Max Hospital, who will spearhead the programme said, “EDGE with HyperArc technology provides advanced radiosurgery treatment with specialised algorithms for automatic planning and delivery, optimised dose distribution, and better sparing of healthy organ tissue. With this technology, we will be able to treat multiple tumours at the same time, by targeting them all from a single point, called a ‘single isocentre.’ With no requirement of manual adjustments, patients receive a precise, faster and comfortable treatment.” He added that the machine can treat primary and metastatic tumours of the brain, prostate, lung and pancreas.
