AIG Hospitals in Hyderabad has installed the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Neuro-Radiosurgery Platform, touting it as the first of its kind in South India and the second in the nation. This new technology offers a non-invasive approach to treating various intracranial conditions, including brain tumors, metastases, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and trigeminal neuralgia. The platform reportedly targets tumors up to 5 cm in size with sub-millimeter precision, sparing healthy brain tissue.
The ZAP-X system positions AIG Hospitals as a regional provider of advanced radiosurgery, aiming to reduce the need for patients to travel for such treatments. Hospital officials state the procedure is performed as a day-care treatment, requiring no hospitalization or extended recovery, allowing patients to return to normal activities promptly.
The move signifies an investment in next-generation neurosurgical care, with AIG Hospitals expressing a long-term vision to serve as a referral center for complex neurological conditions across South-East Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
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A Non-Invasive Alternative
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), the method employed by the ZAP-X platform, is presented as an incision-free outpatient procedure. Unlike conventional brain surgery, it reportedly requires no anesthesia and offers minimal recovery time. This technique is widely recognized as a viable alternative for numerous patients requiring brain interventions.
The technology is designed to address a growing health burden in India related to brain tumors and neurological disorders.
Addressing Accessibility Challenges
The ZAP-X platform is intended to circumvent the limitations of previous SRS technologies, which were often hampered by high infrastructure costs and radiation safety concerns. This makes advanced radiosurgery more accessible locally.
The ZAP-X inventor, Prof John Adler, stated that for patients, this means a completely painless, non-invasive treatment that eliminates the need for hospitalization and allows for a quick return to daily life.
Background
Brain metastases, cancers spreading to the brain from other parts of the body, are among the most common brain tumors globally. Conventional treatments for brain tumors and related neurological disorders can involve open surgery or whole-brain radiation therapy, which carries risks of irradiating larger brain areas. The ZAP-X system aims to offer a more targeted and less disruptive solution.
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AIG Hospitals is described as one of India's largest tertiary care, multi-specialty hospitals.