GammaLink SNLB Technology Is Popular With Physicians and Patients Alike
Gamma Surgery Inc., which provides hospitals and surgeons with a comprehensive sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) program using radio guided surgery, is experiencing rapidly growing popularity among both oncologists and their patients, according to Leon DeGalley, president of the company. Because of the rapidly increasing demand, Gamma Surgery has begun serving patients throughout the state of Florida, expanding from its South Florida base. The company is opening offices in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville, in addition to its existing facilities.
(PRWEB) July 20, 2005 -- Gamma Surgery Inc., which provides hospitals and
surgeons with a comprehensive sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) program using
radio guided surgery, is experiencing rapidly growing popularity among both
oncologists and their patients, according to Leon DeGalley, president of the
company. Because of the rapidly increasing demand, Gamma Surgery has begun
serving patients throughout the state of Florida, expanding from its South
Florida base. The company is opening offices in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville,
in addition to its existing facilities.
The company’s GammaLink approach
offers a variety of advantages, DeGalley said, but ultimately it is the system’s
accuracy and efficiency that are proving to be of paramount importance to
physicians.
"When it comes to radio guided biopsies, there is no question
that accuracy is the most important consideration," DeGalley said. "The
GammaLink procedure helps assure both physicians and their patients of the most
accurate results possible."
The GammaLink procedure
uses proprietary technology to offer radio guided sentinel lymph node biopsies
for use in the staging of breast cancer. Since radio-guided surgery techniques
are far less invasive than conventional axillary lymph node dissection, the
procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis, with no need for a
hospital stay. There also are fewer post-operative complications such as
lymphadema or excessive pain, and there is generally no need for a
post-operative drain or physical therapy, DeGalley noted.
"Numerous studies over the years have shown that minimally invasive biopsy
procedures, such as sentinel lymph node detection, can be beneficial to the
patient, often dramatically reducing the risk of misdiagnosis while improving
the patient’s recovery time," DeGalley said. "While the advantages of radio
guided surgery have been widely reported and studied, we are now actively
reaching out to physicians and hospitals to broaden their awareness of the
advantages that the GammaLink process offers over older RGS
approaches."
For example, he noted, while some
hospital-based SLNB units have been in use for some time, GammaLink uses only
new state-of-the-art equipment, operated by highly trained technicians. The
instrumentation is calibrated regularly, ensuring that it provides expedient,
concise data which is recorded and archived for the surgeon’s
file.
"Unlike probes with less sensitive technology,
our technicians work with the most advanced equipment available, which is
manufactured exclusively for Gamma Surgery," he said. "Our precision equipment,
combined with our proprietary localization technique, allow for exceptional
accuracy – and that, of course, is the number one issue in any diagnostic
procedure."
GammaLink also gives physicians greater
control over their schedules, allowing them to schedule procedures with greater
precision and predictability. DeGalley added that both the accuracy and
efficiency of the program are directly related to the quality of Gamma Surgery’s
personnel, who have a high degree of understanding regarding radio guided
lymphatic mapping techniques.
"Gamma Surgery clinical
technicians are among the most knowledgeable in the industry and undergo regular
training and evaluation," he said, adding that proper training is vital to the
integrity of the procedure.
Another significant
feature of the Gamma Surgery approach is that the technician accompanies the
patient throughout the procedure. They educate patients, follow them through
various departments, assist the radiologist with injection and completely
support the surgeon in the operative exploration.
"This exceptional level of support is appreciated by surgeons and patients
alike," DeGalley commented. "Physicians recognize that patient education and
confidence are important to a successful outcome."
In
addition to enhancing patient comfort, this GammaLink service also helps ensure
the procedure begins on schedule, further supporting the physician’s efficiency
and control over his or her schedule.
Other GammaLink
features that appeal to physicians include a scheduling hotline that simplifies
pre-operative planning, and detailed post-operative reports and coding that help
improve physician and hospital efficiency and billing.
"Improved patent care, greater accuracy and enhanced physician efficiency
are all critical elements that have helped make Gamma Surgery one of the fastest
growing sources of radio-guided surgery services in the United States," DeGalley
concluded.
In addition to its new offices in Orlando,
Tampa and Jacksonville, Gamma Surgery operates offices in Chicago, Miami, Fort
Lauderdale and Palm Beach. Physicians can call toll-free to 866-639-0769 to
schedule a patient, or they may request their hospital administrator to enlist
Gamma Surgery as a partner in their surgical oncology program. For more
information, visit the company’s Web site at www.gammasurgery.com.
EDITOR ALERT: (There are numerous
surgeons that have performed the procedure if you are interested in covering the
topic. I can also arrange for a patient interview as well)
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