title: [Radiosurgery. A different kind of neurosurgery].
abstract: A Leksell Gamma Knife has been used at Haukeland Hospital, Bergen, since October 1988. This is a powerful instrument in the treatment of some intracranial lesions. The article briefly describes the principles of treatment and the uses and limitations of the Gamma Knife.
authors.affiliation: Nevrokirurgisk avdeling, Haukeland sykehus, Bergen.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Ganz
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Mathisen
authors.forename: E O
authors.initials: EO
authors.lastname: Backlund
mesh_terms: D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*
vernacular_title: Strålekirurgi. Et annerledes prinsipp i neurokirurgi.