Stereotactic surgery

Apollo Hospitals Unveils South Asia's First ZAP-X, Transforming Brain Tumor Care

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Hospital, Neurology, Radiation, Apollo, Health, Anesthesia, Patient, Neoplasm, Stroke, Stereotactic surgery, Quality of life, Cancer, Apollo Hospitals, Medical imaging

ZAP-X introduces a new era in brain tumor treatment, offering patients a non-invasive, pain-free alternative with sessions lasting just 30 minutes.

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  • ZAP-X introduces a new era in brain tumor treatment, offering patients a non-invasive, pain-free alternative with sessions lasting just 30 minutes.
  • Dr Prathap Chandra Reddy, Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, "For four decades, Apollo Hospitals has pioneered healthcare, advancing exceptional care.
  • We pledge to democratize technology, making it accessible to all citizens and global communities, elevating standards of brain tumor treatment and ensuring better quality of life.
  • The Apollo Institute of Neurosciences pioneers neurological care in India and beyond, boasting advanced facilities and over 180,000 successful neurosurgeries.

Apollo Hospitals Unveils South Asia's First ZAP-X, Transforming Brain Tumor Care

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Hospital, Neurology, Radiation, Apollo, Health, Anesthesia, Patient, Neoplasm, Stroke, Stereotactic surgery, Quality of life, Cancer, Apollo Hospitals, Medical imaging

ZAP-X introduces a new era in brain tumor treatment, offering patients a non-invasive, pain-free alternative with sessions lasting just 30 minutes.

Key Points: 
  • ZAP-X introduces a new era in brain tumor treatment, offering patients a non-invasive, pain-free alternative with sessions lasting just 30 minutes.
  • Dr Prathap Chandra Reddy, Founder Chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group said, "For four decades, Apollo Hospitals has pioneered healthcare, advancing exceptional care.
  • We pledge to democratize technology, making it accessible to all citizens and global communities, elevating standards of brain tumor treatment and ensuring better quality of life.
  • The Apollo Institute of Neurosciences pioneers neurological care in India and beyond, boasting advanced facilities and over 180,000 successful neurosurgeries.

Apollo Hospital in New Delhi Initiates First Non-Invasive ZAP-X Brain Tumor Treatment in South Asia

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in the field of surgical robotics, today announced that Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, India, completed its first patient treatment using the new ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform.

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  • ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in the field of surgical robotics, today announced that Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, India, completed its first patient treatment using the new ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform.
  • This pioneering approach aims to maximally safeguard healthy brain tissue and preserve patient cognitive function.
  • “Pineal tumors are extremely difficult to remove with open surgery as they are anatomically located within the center of the brain.
  • “ZAP is honored to support Apollo Hospitals in expanding global access to this potentially life-saving treatment.”

ZAP Surgical Announces Additional Installation of Its State-of-the-Art ZAP-X Brain Tumor Treatment System in New York State

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Radiology, Surgery, Oncology, Health, Medical Devices, Robotics, Hospitals, Technology, AVM, TK, Neoplasm, Multimedia, MD, Isotope, NSG, Radiosurgery, Radiation, Spine, Stanford University, Chiari malformation, ZAP, Patient, Brain, Trigeminal neuralgia, SRS, Radiation therapy, Stereotactic surgery, Medical imaging

NSG is a free-standing, privately-owned clinic serving Central New York, the New York Southern Tier, and Northern Pennsylvania.

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  • NSG is a free-standing, privately-owned clinic serving Central New York, the New York Southern Tier, and Northern Pennsylvania.
  • System installation is expected to begin in July, with first patient treatments estimated to commence before the end of the year.
  • “As a procedure with no incisions and no pain, ZAP-X radiosurgery treats patients in what often requires only a single brief outpatient visit.
  • This novel approach aims to maximally safeguard healthy brain tissue and preserve patient cognitive function.

ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery Platform Set to Revolutionize Neurosurgery at N. Copernicus Hospital in Gdansk

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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In a groundbreaking development for brain tumor care in Poland, the Neurosurgery Centre at N. Copernicus Hospital in Gdansk is thrilled to announce the imminent installation of the ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform.

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  • In a groundbreaking development for brain tumor care in Poland, the Neurosurgery Centre at N. Copernicus Hospital in Gdansk is thrilled to announce the imminent installation of the ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform.
  • Completed in five or less brief outpatient visits, patients often resume their normal activities on the same day as treatment.
  • Historically, N. Copernicus Hospital lacked stereotactic radiosurgery capabilities, forcing patients to travel to other centers, often requiring substantial travel distances.
  • The Neurosurgery Centre at N. Copernicus Hospital looks forward to the positive impact the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform will have on advancing neurosurgical care and providing cutting-edge treatment options for patients in the region.

In the War on Cancer, Tampa General Hospital Cancer Institute Employs AI in its Newly Established Center for Precision Radiosurgery

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Going under the knife is taking on a new and more promising meaning at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute, where doctors are using a sophisticated AI-driven tool to treat cancer.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Going under the knife is taking on a new and more promising meaning at Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute , where doctors are using a sophisticated AI-driven tool to treat cancer.
  • It is capable of treating cancerous and benign tumors throughout the body, as well as neurologic disorders, in as little as 15 minutes.
  • The tool, through its speed and advanced precision, is expected to expand the capabilities of Tampa General Cancer Institute's newly established Center for Precision Radiosurgery, said Dr. Richard Tuli, professor and chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology at USF Health Morsani College of Medicine, deputy director of the TGH Cancer Institute, and director of Radiation Oncology at Tampa General.
  • Tuli joined TGH from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, N.Y.
    "It's another example of providing our patients with the best possible care across the Tampa Bay region and the state,'' he said.

Westchester Medical Center to Debut ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery System, Marking a Milestone for New York

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Radiology, Surgery, Oncology, Health, Medical Devices, Robotics, Hospitals, Technology, Brain, Radiation, Patient, Neoplasm, MD, Isotope, Westchester Medical Center, Multimedia, Neck, Hudson Valley, Stereotactic surgery, Brainstem, Head, Cranial nerves, SRS, Medical imaging

Westchester Medical Center, the flagship academic medical center for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is set to become the first hospital in New York State to introduce the non-invasive surgical robotics platform, the ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery®, which will transform brain cancer treatments for patients throughout the Hudson Valley.

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  • Westchester Medical Center, the flagship academic medical center for the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is set to become the first hospital in New York State to introduce the non-invasive surgical robotics platform, the ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery®, which will transform brain cancer treatments for patients throughout the Hudson Valley.
  • Installation of the ZAP-X platform is expected to commence in mid-2024.
  • Typically completed in less than five brief outpatient visits, patients often resume their normal activities on the same day as the procedure.
  • This innovative method aims to improve patient outcomes by enhancing the ability to avoid critical structures like the brain stem, eyes, and optic nerves.

ZAP Surgical Announces Upcoming Installation of Next-Generation ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery in Ankara, Turkey

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
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ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in the field of surgical robotics, today announced that Hacettepe University Hospital in Ankara, Turkey is slated to install the novel ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform before the end of the year.

Key Points: 
  • ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in the field of surgical robotics, today announced that Hacettepe University Hospital in Ankara, Turkey is slated to install the novel ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform before the end of the year.
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    ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform.
  • For select indications, radiosurgery has proven to provide equivalent to superior outcomes compared to costly and potentially debilitating surgeries.
  • “With the addition of ZAP-X, they will further reinforce their reputation as global center of medical excellence.”

TransMed7, LLC Announces First Revenue from Concorde Family of Devices

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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“After performing a series of breast biopsies using SpeedBird and Concorde devices, I examined all these patients in a standard follow up consultation.

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  • “After performing a series of breast biopsies using SpeedBird and Concorde devices, I examined all these patients in a standard follow up consultation.
  • Concorde devices include an outer scoopula-shaped shield that adds an additional directionality capability and an easily recognizable reference structure for exceptional ultrasound and stereotactic/tomosynthesis accuracy.
  • SpeedBird and Concorde devices have a proprietary flashing image which makes it nearly impossible to lose sight of the biopsy needle.
  • We anticipate strong growth in the adoption of our SpeedBird and Concorde devices by surgeons and radiologists.

ZAP Surgical Announces Upcoming Installation of Novel Non-Invasive Brain Tumor Treatment System in South Korea

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Neurology, Radiology, Surgery, Oncology, Health, Medical Devices, Hospitals, Health Technology, SRS, Brain, Bed, Trigeminal neuralgia, Multimedia, Radiosurgery, Chiari malformation, Ministry, Stereotactic surgery, AVM, Patient, ZAP, Ministry of Health and Welfare (South Korea), Neurosurgery, Isotope, Medical imaging

ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in the field of surgical robotics, today announced that Dankook University Hospital (DKUH) in Cheonan, South Korea, is slated to install the novel ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform.

Key Points: 
  • ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a leading innovator in the field of surgical robotics, today announced that Dankook University Hospital (DKUH) in Cheonan, South Korea, is slated to install the novel ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform.
  • The new oncology diagnosis and treatment facility is the only cancer center in the region.
  • With the addition of ZAP-X, DKUH will provide the latest advance in brain tumor care to patients throughout the country.
  • “As the sole cancer center in the Chungnam region, we play an important role in the treatment of brain tumors.