Gamma Knife

At Spokane ENT, our neurotologists utilize Gamma Knife radiosurgery as a highly precise, non-invasive treatment option for select skull base tumors. Gamma Knife is a form of stereotactic radiosurgery that delivers focused, high-dose radiation to tumors while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue. Our team works closely with Gamma Knife Spokane to provide this advanced treatment for acoustic neuromas, skull base meningiomas, and temporal bone paragangliomas, offering patients an alternative to traditional open surgery when appropriate.

For acoustic neuromas, Gamma Knife radiosurgery provides effective tumor control with a single treatment session, typically performed on an outpatient basis. The procedure uses multiple precisely focused radiation beams that converge on the tumor, delivering a high dose of radiation while sparing adjacent critical structures. This approach is particularly valuable for patients with small to medium-sized tumors, those who are not surgical candidates, or those who prefer a non-invasive treatment option. Our neurotologists carefully evaluate each patient to determine if Gamma Knife is the most appropriate treatment based on tumor characteristics, patient age, hearing status, and overall health.

Our neurotologists also utilize Gamma Knife for the treatment of skull base meningiomas and temporal bone paragangliomas, providing precise radiation delivery to these complex tumors. For meningiomas, Gamma Knife can be used as primary treatment for small tumors or as adjuvant therapy following surgical resection. For temporal bone paragangliomas, Gamma Knife offers an effective treatment option that can control tumor growth while preserving critical neurovascular structures. Our team collaborates closely with the Gamma Knife Spokane team, including radiation oncologists and medical physicists, to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure optimal outcomes for each patient.