Advanced Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Dow University Hospital, Karachi
National referral centre for stereotactic radiosurgery of brain tumours and neurological disorders.
7,000+Procedures PerformedSince 2008
18+Years of Experiencein Radiosurgery
NationalReferral CentreFrom Across Pakistan
700+Patients TreatedAnnually
High PrecisionNon-invasive · SafeOutpatient Treatment
Why choose our centre
Academic expertise, high-volume experience and precise multidisciplinary care
Patients are assessed and treated within a dedicated university-hospital radiosurgery programme using original centre facilities, specialist clinical review and structured follow-up.
Gamma Knife procedures
Extensive clinical experience across benign, malignant, vascular and functional indications.
Years of experience
Long-term practice in stereotactic radiosurgery, patient selection and follow-up.
Referral centre
Patients are referred from Karachi and cities across Pakistan for specialist review.
Multidisciplinary planning
Neurosurgery, radiation oncology, medical physics, radiology and specialist nursing collaborate on care.
Welcome
Advanced Gamma Knife Radiosurgery at Dow University Hospital, Karachi
Our service provides specialist assessment and precision stereotactic radiosurgery for carefully selected patients with brain tumours, vascular malformations and functional neurological disorders. Care is planned within a multidisciplinary academic hospital environment, with emphasis on safety, accuracy and clear patient guidance.
Gamma Knife treatment is non-incisional and is commonly completed as a day-care procedure. Every patient requires individual clinical and imaging review to determine whether radiosurgery is appropriate.
Learn more about Gamma Knife radiosurgery →Why patients are referred
Focused treatment delivered with submillimetre precision
The Leksell Gamma Knife Icon combines stereotactic localisation, advanced imaging and highly focused radiation beams. The aim is to deliver an effective dose to the target while limiting exposure to surrounding healthy brain.
No surgical incisionTreatment is delivered without opening the skull.
Individualised planningEach treatment plan is designed around the patient’s imaging and anatomy.
Day-care pathwayMany patients return home on the same day after observation.
Academic hospital settingMultidisciplinary clinical, imaging and medical physics support.
Conditions treated
Focused care for complex intracranial conditions
Gamma Knife may be appropriate for selected tumours, vascular disorders and functional neurological conditions after specialist review.
Brain tumours
Selected benign and malignant intracranial tumours, including meningioma and brain metastases.
Explore articles →Vestibular schwannoma
Precision radiosurgery designed to control tumour growth while protecting nearby critical structures.
Explore articles →AVM
Focused treatment for selected cerebral arteriovenous malformations following multidisciplinary evaluation.
Explore articles →Trigeminal neuralgia
A non-incisional option for carefully selected patients with severe facial pain.
Explore articles →Pituitary tumours
Specialist planning for selected residual, recurrent or medically complex pituitary lesions.
Explore articles →Other indications
Craniopharyngioma, skull-base lesions, functional disorders and selected recurrent tumours.
View indications →Patient journey
A clear pathway from specialist review to follow-up
Every patient is assessed individually. The following steps explain the usual pathway, although the exact process may vary according to diagnosis, imaging and clinical needs.
Clinical assessment
Consultation, symptom review, examination and evaluation of previous treatment records.
Imaging review
MRI, CT or angiography is reviewed to determine whether Gamma Knife is technically and clinically appropriate.
Planning and treatment
Detailed stereotactic planning is completed by the clinical and medical physics team before focused treatment delivery.
Follow-up
Clinical review and interval imaging are arranged according to the diagnosis and expected treatment response.
Why Gamma Knife?
Focused treatment without an incision
Gamma Knife radiosurgery uses multiple precisely directed beams to treat a defined intracranial target while limiting exposure to surrounding tissue.
No surgical incision
Treatment is delivered without opening the skull and without a conventional operative wound.
No general anaesthesia in most adults
Many adult treatments are completed while the patient remains awake, subject to individual needs.
Usually same-day care
Many patients return home on the day of treatment after observation and clinical review.
Submillimetre precision
High-resolution imaging, stereotactic localisation and physics quality assurance support accurate delivery.
Inside the centre
See the real facility, technology and team behind every treatment
The website uses original photographs from the Dow Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Centre rather than stock imagery.
Dedicated centre
Purpose-built environment for consultation, imaging review, planning and treatment.
Gamma Knife Icon suite
Original treatment-suite photography from the centre.
Treatment planning
High-resolution image review and individual plan preparation.
Multidisciplinary team
Specialists collaborating on patient selection, planning and follow-up.
Academic activity
Research presentations, teaching and professional education.
Patient-centred pathway
Clear steps from referral and imaging review to treatment and follow-up.
All photographs used across the institutional homepage are from the actual Dow Gamma Knife Radiosurgery Centre and its academic activities.
Meet the team
Multidisciplinary expertise for every treatment plan
Clinical decisions are made through coordinated specialist review rather than by any one discipline in isolation.
Neurosurgery
Clinical assessment, target definition, treatment strategy and longitudinal follow-up.
Clinical leadershipRadiation oncology
Radiosurgical prescription, tumour-control goals and normal-tissue considerations.
Treatment strategyMedical physics
Plan optimisation, dose verification, equipment quality assurance and treatment safety.
Precision and QARadiology and clinical support
Imaging interpretation, stereotactic workflow, patient preparation and coordinated care.
Integrated careAcademic radiosurgery
Research, professional education and patient information
Clinical experience is strengthened by outcome analysis, publication, professional training and clear educational material for patients and referring clinicians.
Research and education
Explore our academic work
Browse publications, clinical experience, conference activity and educational resources related to stereotactic radiosurgery.
Featured patient education video
Frequently asked questions about Gamma Knife
Watch a practical explanation of Gamma Knife treatment, patient selection and the usual treatment pathway.
Appointments and referrals
Arrange specialist review for Gamma Knife radiosurgery
Patients and referring clinicians may contact the centre for consultation and imaging review. Treatment suitability can only be determined after assessment of the diagnosis, clinical condition and appropriate imaging.
Medical information on this website is for education only and does not replace consultation, examination or individual advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Clinical leadership
Experience, technology and careful patient selection
Dr Muhammad Abid Saleem is a consultant neurosurgeon and Gamma Knife specialist with extensive experience in stereotactic radiosurgery. The centre uses the Leksell Gamma Knife Icon platform within a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
Latest information
Gamma Knife articles, case discussions and centre updates
Explore recent patient-education material, clinical discussions, research updates and professional activities from the centre.