Member of the International Leksell Gamma Knife Society

he Leksell Gamma Knife Society was founded in 1989 as a forum for Gamma Knife users to exchange information, experiences and clinical techniques, as well as clinical data on the use of Leksell Gamma Knife. Τhe mission of the Leksell Gamma Knife Society is to further define and expand the role of Gamma Knife Surgery in the treatment of intracranial disorders. Its objectives are to:

Improve results achieved in the field of radiosurgery by promoting support of basic and clinical research, with a focus on expanding the role of Leksell Gamma Knife^®.
Increase the visibility and acceptance of Leksell Gamma Knife® technique in the worldwide medical community and among healthcare providers and patients.
Maintain leadership in the field of radiosurgery by continued commitment to the highest standards of research and technical achievement.
Stimulate multi-center trials and cross-site collaboration.

The emblem

The Society’s emblem is a knife, designed by a Laplander craftsman from deer antlers. The HYGEIA Hospital’s Gamma Knife Brain Radiosurgery Department is a member of the International Leksell Gamma Knife Society. From 2008 until May 2010, it chaired the Society, while at the same time having possession of the emblem.