Georgian Global Healthcare Group

Treatment in Georgia - high standard and affordable prices

We work with clinics that have the greatest experience in a particular specialization and are the leading medical diagnostic clinics in Georgia, equipped with modern diagnostic and medical equipment.
Their experience and quality are confirmed by numerous certificates and international awards.

Choosing Georgia for treatment abroad, you can be sure that at all stages of diagnosis and treatment you will receive medical care of the highest level using the most modern methods and technologies, which are not available in all European clinics and prices are much lower than in similar clinics in Europe, Turkey, Israel or Korea.

Georgian Global Healthcare Group (GGHG) is a medical tourism organization offering a wide selection of medical services: Diagnosis and treatment of an almost complete spectrum of diseases according to the most up-to-date international standards in the best clinics in Georgia with the European Quality Mark.

New cancer radiosurgery system EDGE® VARIAN

The Varian EDGE® system is the most advanced linear accelerator and the latest advancement in the arsenal of non-invasive cancer treatments. It significantly exceeds the previous generation - the cyber knife and gamma knife in technical specifications.
The Varian EDGE® system is widely represented in the USA, in Europe they can be counted on the fingers and one of these systems can be found in Georgia. The Varian EDGE® system has shown excellent results in the treatment of neoplasms of any size and shape found in the lungs, prostate, pancreas and liver, as well as multiple metastases. Both extra- and intracranial formations are treatable with this technique. While in Ukraine, patients have only to dream about it.

EDGE® - a revolutionary system for radiation therapy for cancer

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EDGE® Benefits:

1. Submillimeter accuracy at each stage of treatment - maximum protection of healthy tissues during treatment;

2. Treatment of tumors of any localization, any size and shape;

3. The ability to treat multiple metastases in one session;

4. The possibility of treating tumors that are inaccessible or difficult to treat surgically;

5. Immediately after the session, the patient can return to a normal lifestyle.

EDGE® Applications

• Brain (Stereotactic Surgery Intracranial SRS):

1. Benign and malignant neoplasms of the brain
2. Meningeoma, Adenoma,
3. Glioblastoma (GBM)
4. Single and multiple brain metastases
5. Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)

• Stereotactic Therapy (SBRT)

1. Spine
2. Lungs
3. Liver
4. Pancreas
5. Prostate

Radiation oncologists use three different types of equipment for stereotactic surgery (SRS):

1. Gamma knife (gamma knife) - these devices use gamma rays to treat small and medium-sized cancer and non-cancerous brain tumors.
2. Line Accelerator (LINAC) - EDGE®, refers to this type of SRS. Linear accelerators use photons - also known as x-rays - to treat tumors throughout the body and are the most advanced and studied at the moment. What sets EDGE® apart from other LINAC equipment (cyber knife, (cyber knife)) is its ability to track tumors. Varian Medical Systems' Calypso® tracking system works in conjunction with EDGE® to track tumors in real time, so even tumors that move easily, such as the lungs and prostate, can be accurately targeted by radiation.
3. Proton beam - the newest type of SRS, proton beam radiosurgery is available only in a few research centers in the USA. Is the technology of the future. Proton beam machines can treat brain cancer in one session or use SRS to treat tumors throughout the body in several sessions.

EDGE® Technology Comparison, Gamma Knife, Cyber ​​Knife

EDGE® VARIAN

• EDGE® has the maximum dose rate among the presently presented radiosurgical systems - up to 2400 MU / minute, while in cyber-knife the maximum dose rate is 1000 MU / minute, which determines the difference in the speed of treatment of similar localizations in favor of EDGE®.
• The radiation session on EDGE® takes only 10-20 minutes, while the treatment session on the gamma knife is from 2 to 3 hours, on the cyber knife - from 20 minutes to 1 hour, during which the patient must remain motionless.
• Reducing the treatment time allows the patient to feel more comfortable and reduces the risk of errors associated with a shift in the position of the tumor, patient fatigue from being in one position, which are possible during long sessions.

Gamma Knife VS EDGE®.

• In contrast to the gamma-knife system, intended only for the treatment of small spherical foci with a diameter of up to 3-4 cm, the EDGE® accelerator is capable of treating malignant neoplasms of any volume and any shape.
• In contrast to the gamma knife, EDGE® allows the treatment of brain tumors without local anesthesia and fixation of the head with a rigid stereotactic frame with screws, not invasive and comfortable for the patient.

Cyber ​​knife VS EDGE®.

• The difference with Cyber ​​Knife (Cyber ​​Knife)) is that EDGE® treatment is not only more accurate, but also faster. In other words, the doctor does not need to place control points in every part of the tumor that needs to be treated. Planning is faster, and the course of treatment is faster, with greater accuracy and more secure. Cyber-knife technology takes more time and, as a rule, is based on fiduciary (trust) placement. (Dr. Randolph-Jackson, chair of the Department of Radiation, MedStar Washington Hospital Center.)

So to summarize

The precision laser-like beam of the EDGE® System enables surgeons to treat tumors with higher accuracy.

EDGE Varian - radiosurgery, download the manual

Unlike conventional radiotherapeutic procedures, EDGE® allows you to:

1. Radiation oncologists influence the tumor in several directions and at higher dosages, while carefully monitoring even the slightest movement of the tumor.
2. This reduces the risk of missing a tumor and helps minimize the harm and potential side effects that occur on healthy tissues.
3. Patients who decide to use the EDGE® system can observe an improvement in their quality of life because treatment sessions usually last only a few minutes, without the need for a hospital stay or surgery.

EDGE® protects surrounding healthy tissue using advanced motion control methods that help detect even slight movement of the tumor.

EDGE® is a proven technology that offers a wide range of options in the management of severe clinical cases.

Innovative and versatile treatment

The EDGE® Radiation Therapy System offers flexible and highly accurate treatment options for a wide range of patient needs. Deliver IMRT, SBRT and VMAT with ease and confidence.
Our innovative technology delivers enhanced soft tissue visualization and motion control so your patients get exactly what they need, where they need it.

1. Flexible treatment options such as HyperArc and RapidArc to treat a wide range of cancers.
2. Advanced imaging, breath synchronization
3. High Precision Dosage Control - Submillimeter precision ensures accurate delivery of tumor-lethal dose.
4. Our patented Maestro synchronous control system ensures smooth system operation.
5. Built-in patient safety features that enable clinicians to confidently navigate the complexities of cancer treatment.

You can clarify the possibility of treatment in Georgia, as well as find out the prices, at our consultants at www.polymedex.org, who will kindly answer all your questions.