"In November 2011, Dr. Golanov won a prestigious radiotherapy award for best treatment of brain metastasis, using Perfexion," notes Nabil Elias Romanos, Vice President, Elekta Eastern Europe & Middle East. "This recognition by radiation oncology professionals of this system's applications and efficacy for brain metastasis is good news for patients and clinicians."

Single and multiple metastases represent 37 percent of Burdenko's Perfexion weekly volume of 15-20 patients, while classic Gamma Knife indications - a variety of benign and malignant vascular and functional targets - comprise the rest. Dr. Golanov notes that Perfexion also presents the potential to treat new indications.


"We're really happy to have Perfexion, no doubt," Dr. Golanov says. "Leksell Gamma Knife has been the gold standard for intracranial radiosurgery for years. Perfexion makes Gamma Knife surgery even more refined, precise and efficient."

About Elekta
Elekta is a human care company pioneering significant innovations and clinical solutions for treating cancer and brain disorders. The company develops sophisticated, state-of-the-art tools and treatment planning systems for radiation therapy, radiosurgery and brachytherapy, as well as workflow enhancing software systems across the spectrum of cancer care. Stretching the boundaries of science and technology, providing intelligent and resource-efficient solutions that offer confidence to both healthcare providers and patients, Elekta aims to improve, prolong and even save patient lives.

Today, Elekta solutions in oncology and neurosurgery are used in over 6,000 hospitals worldwide. Elekta employs around 3,300 employees globally. The corporate headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and the company is listed on the Nordic Exchange under the ticker EKTAb. Website: www.elekta.com.

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