Stereotactic radiosurgery delivers very precise, high-dose radiation to small tumours in a few sessions, without any incision. Systems such as CyberKnife and similar platforms are used for brain, spine, lung and other tumours. Typical hospital stay: None (outpatient) Time to plan in India: 1 to 2 weeks Who needs it?* Small brain tumours or metastases * Spine, lung, liver or prostate tumours in selected cases * Patients not suited for surgery How it's done1. Planning scans and

Brain aneurysm treatment seals a weak, bulging artery in the brain to prevent or treat bleeding. It is done by endovascular coiling or flow diversion through a catheter, or by surgical clipping. Typical hospital stay: 2 to 7 days (planned treatment) Time to plan in India: 1 to 3 weeks Who needs it?* Unruptured aneurysms at risk of bleeding * Ruptured aneurysms causing bleeding (emergency) How it's done1. CT angiography or cerebral angiography 2. Endovascular coiling or flow d

Hernia repair fixes a weakness in the abdominal wall where tissue pushes through, usually by keyhole surgery with a mesh. It treats inguinal, umbilical, incisional and other hernias. Typical hospital stay: 1 to 2 days Time to plan in India: 5 to 7 days Who needs it?* A visible or painful bulge in the groin or abdomen * Hernias that are growing or causing discomfort * Recurrent hernias How it's done1. General or spinal anaesthesia 2. Laparoscopic or open repair 3. A mesh reinf