Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) in Hyderabad
Non-surgical radiation treatment delivering high precision for brain tumors and lesions.
What is Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)?
Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) is a non-invasive treatment that delivers a very high dose of precisely-targeted radiation to a small area, typically in the brain. Despite its name, SRS doesn't involve any surgical incision — it uses multiple radiation beams focused on a single point with sub-millimeter accuracy. This makes it an excellent alternative to traditional brain surgery for certain conditions.
Key Benefits
- ✓Non-surgical — no incision, no anesthesia, no hospital stay
- ✓Sub-millimeter precision targeting
- ✓Usually completed in 1-5 sessions
- ✓Minimal recovery time — most patients resume activities next day
- ✓Effective for small brain tumors and lesions
What to Expect During Treatment
SRS is typically a single-session or few-session outpatient procedure. A specialized head frame or mask ensures you remain in exactly the right position. The treatment itself takes 30-90 minutes. Most patients can go home the same day and resume normal activities within a day or two.
Conditions Treated with SRS
Frequently Asked Questions About SRS
No. Despite the name "radiosurgery," SRS involves no incision or surgical procedure. It uses precisely focused radiation beams to treat specific targets in the brain, making it a non-invasive alternative to traditional surgery.
SRS has excellent success rates for small brain tumors and metastases. It provides local tumor control rates of 80-90% or higher, with minimal side effects compared to open surgery.
Yes, SRS is typically an outpatient procedure. Most patients go home the same day and can resume their normal activities within 1-2 days.
SRS is ideal for patients with small, well-defined brain tumors or lesions, brain metastases, or certain neurological conditions. Dr. Vinitha Reddy evaluates each case to determine if SRS is the best option.
Yes, Dr. Vinitha Reddy provides SRS treatment at Citizens Hospital, Hyderabad, using her specialized training from the University of Heidelberg, Germany, including BrainLAB technology.
SRS costs vary based on the lesion size, location, and number of targets. Because it requires fewer sessions (often just one), it can be more cost-effective than weeks of conventional radiation. Contact Dr. Vinitha Reddy at Citizens Hospital, Hyderabad (098491 28090) for a personalised cost estimate.
SRS offers significant advantages over open brain surgery: no incision, no general anaesthesia, no hospital stay, and much faster recovery (1-2 days vs. weeks). For appropriately sized tumours, SRS achieves comparable or better outcomes with significantly less risk. Dr. Reddy will help you determine the best approach.
Dr. Vinitha Reddy offers advanced SRS and brain tumour treatments at Citizens Hospital, Nallagandla — located just minutes from Kondapur, Gachibowli, and HITEC City. The hospital provides comprehensive neuro-oncology care with state-of-the-art equipment.
Is SRS Right for You?
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Vinitha Reddy to discuss whether Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) is the best treatment option for your condition.