CyberKnife and Gamma Knife

CyberKnife and Gamma Knife are used for delivering stereotactic radiation treatments to treat vascular lesions, tumors, and functional disorders. These two procedures are designed to treat recurrent or inoperable brain tumors, and can be used for individuals who don’t want to face the risks of surgery. Keep reading to explore various topics about CyberKnife and Gamma Knife in detail, such as what is CyberKnife and Gamma Knife, how to prepare for CyberKnife and Gamma Knife treatment, what are the complications of CyberKnife and Gamma Knife treatment, what is the cost of CyberKnife and Gamma Knife treatment in India, which are the best hospitals for CyberKnife and Gamma Knife surgery in India, and who are the top doctors for CyberKnife and Gamma Knife surgery in India.

What the price includes

  • Lead cyberknife and gamma knife surgeon and specialized surgical team fees
  • Operating theatre charges and consumable surgical packs
  • Dedicated post-operative inpatient room stay
  • Routine laboratory diagnostics, scans and pre-op clearance
  • In-hospital clinical medications and recovery nursing
  • Pre-departure follow-up consultation and fit-to-fly assessment

What it does not include

  • International return flights and baggage
  • Serviced accommodation and meals after discharge
  • Attendant and patient Indian medical visa processing
  • Management of incidental pre-existing conditions
  • Long-term medication refills in home country
  • Secondary home-country outpatient rehabilitation

What each hospital charges

Same clinical excellence across 5 accredited partner hospitals. Marlin charges no patient commission — figures are transparent official hospital estimates.

Indian Spine Injuries Centre, New Delhi
Delhi NCR • 1 days in hospital • lands at Delhi / Nearest Hub
NABH & JCI accreditedAccredited Partner
$10,000
from

Accredited multi-speciality tertiary hospital featuring state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities and dedicated international patient care desk.

Nights in hospital4
Surgery techniqueMinimally Invasive
Senior specialist surgeonSenior Operating Faculty
Whole trip from Lagos
flights, hotel, visas
$11,810 – $12,430
Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
Delhi NCR • 1 days in hospital • lands at Delhi / Nearest Hub
NABH & JCI accreditedAccredited Partner
$10,000
from

Accredited multi-speciality tertiary hospital featuring state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities and dedicated international patient care desk.

Nights in hospital4
Surgery techniqueMinimally Invasive
Senior specialist surgeonSenior Operating Faculty
Whole trip from Lagos
flights, hotel, visas
$11,810 – $12,430

Estimate your whole trip, not just the surgery

Flights, hotel, food and visas for the full 10 days — so the number you budget for is what you actually spend.

Your estimated total

$11,810 – $12,430

  • Surgery, hospital and care$10,000 fixed
  • Return flights (1 passenger)$920
  • Hotel & meals during recovery$810
  • Indian medical visas$80

The upper figure allows for a longer stay. The implant and surgery are fixed. Marlin adds nothing to any of these numbers.

Surgeons who do this operation every week

Senior consultants at JCI/NABH accredited centres with decades of dedicated procedural volume.

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Dr. Ashok Rajgopal

Senior Reconstructive Surgeon
40+ years · Medanta — The Medicity · Gurugram

Internationally recognized senior consultant with thousands of successful clinical procedures.

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Dr. S.K.S Marya

Dr. S.K.S Marya

Chairman of Department
35+ years · Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket · New Delhi

Globally renowned medical faculty with extensive international patient advisory tenure.

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Dr. Vinesh Mathur

Dr. Vinesh Mathur

Senior Specialist
28+ years · Medanta — The Medicity · Gurugram

Renowned expert with international fellowships and over 15,000 successful clinical procedures.

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What the three weeks actually look like

From sending your first medical scans to your fit-to-fly clearance.

  1. Before you fly

    Reports and a surgeon’s opinion

    Send your X-rays and medical history. Within 24–48 hours you get a named surgeon’s written opinion and a costed plan from each hospital you shortlist.

  2. Day 1–2

    Arrival and tests

    Airport pickup, hotel check-in and hospital consultation. Blood work, ECG, anaesthesia clearance and a fitness review are completed the same or next day.

  3. Day 3

    Surgery

    The operation takes 60–90 minutes per joint. You are moved to your private room the same day and stood up with support within 24 hours.

  4. Day 4–7

    Walking with physio

    Twice-daily physiotherapy in the ward. Most patients walk with a frame by day two after surgery and manage stairs before discharge.

  5. Day 8–21

    Recovery and review

    You stay near the hospital in a serviced hotel with outpatient physio, then a final review, stitch removal and fit-to-fly clearance before you travel home.

✓ Verified international patient

“I paid the hospital directly at the billing counter and the number matched the estimate Marlin sent me in Nairobi. Nobody asked me for a single extra shilling.”

Questions patients ask before they book

Essential details on payments, visa processing, language and post-operative flight permissions.

What are the success rates of Gamma Knife?+
Gamma Knife radiosurgery has been shown to shrink and prevent tumor growth in 80 to 90% of cases. Gamma Knife radiosurgery generally shrinks or halts the growth of acoustic neuromas in 90% of cases.
How soon would I be able to return to normal activities after CyberKnife treatment?+
Most patients will be able to continue normal activity immediately after CyberKnife treatment. In traditional cancer surgery, the patients are required to limit their normal activities for three to five weeks.
Is anesthesia required for CyberKnife treatment?+
No anesthesia will be required for CyberKnife treatment. Treatment sessions will be completed on an outpatient basis.
How long CyberKnife treatment take?+
Each CyberKnife treatment session will generally takes 15- 20 minutes when compared to conventional radiation therapies that usually lasts 10-15 minutes per session. The whole course of CyberKnife treatment could be completed in 4-5 sessions over 1 to 2 weeks.