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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Taiwanese hospital to install ZAP Surgical's radiosurgery platform
Kaohsiung Show Chwan Memorial Hospital (KSCH) is set to install ZAP Surgical Systems' ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform, representing a major step forward in Taiwan's neuro-oncology landscape. The installation, scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025, will begin treating patients from the first quarter of 2026. Part of the Show Chwan Healthcare System, KSCH is a new medical facility in Taiwan. The hospital is enhancing its neuro-oncology practice with the ZAP-X system, which offers non-invasive treatment for patients with brain tumours and other neurological disorders. SRS is a non-invasive, painless procedure that treats brain tumours and other head and neck disorders without incisions. Typically completed in a single outpatient visit, SRS represents a significant departure from traditional open surgery. Show Chwan Healthcare System president Dr. Min-Ho Huang said: 'SRS is revolutionising the way we treat brain tumours and neurological conditions. 'With the addition of ZAP-X at KSCH, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing world-class, non-invasive treatment solutions to patients in Taiwan and beyond.' The integration of ZAP-X makes radiosurgery more accessible, removing the requirements for expensive shielded radiation rooms. The ZAP-X platform uses a modern linear accelerator for radiation generation, avoiding the challenges of managing and replacing Cobalt-60 radioactive isotopes. The gyroscopic design of the ZAP-X system allows for the precise targeting of tumours from thousands of angles, which helps to protect critical structures, such as the brain stem and optic nerves. This precision reduces radiation exposure to healthy brain tissue, improving patient safety and preserving cognitive function. The Show Chwan Healthcare System has traditionally used Cobalt-60 technology for SRS treatments. The addition of the ZAP-X platform offers an alternative, promising to improve treatment versatility and accuracy. "Taiwanese hospital to install ZAP Surgical's radiosurgery platform" was originally created and published by Hospital Management, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Associated Press
01-04-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery Platform to Debut in Taiwan at Kaohsiung Show Chwan Memorial Hospital
ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc., a global leader in non-invasive robotic brain surgery, today announced that the first vault-free ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform in Taiwan will be installed at Kaohsiung Show Chwan Memorial Hospital (KSCH). This marks a significant milestone in the region's adoption of cutting-edge stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) technology. Installation is set to begin in Q4 2025, with patient treatments expected to commence in Q1 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Architectural renderings of the ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform at Kaohsiung Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. Leveraging a first-in-kind vault-free design, KSCH looks to showcase ZAP-X as a signature service for the hospital's new neuro-oncology program. KSCH, a newly opened medical facility, is the latest addition to the Show Chwan Healthcare System, one of Taiwan's leading medical networks. With the introduction of ZAP-X, KSCH aims to further elevate its existing Neuro-Oncology practice, offering advanced, non-invasive treatment options for patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors, as well as other neurological disorders. Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a completely non-invasive and painless procedure that has emerged as a game-changer in the treatment of brain tumors and other disorders of the brain, head, and neck. Unlike conventional open surgery, SRS requires no incision, and treatments typically require just a single brief outpatient visit. It is not uncommon for patients to return to normal activities the same day as treatment. 'SRS is revolutionizing the way we treat brain tumors and neurological conditions,' said Dr. Min-Ho Huang, President of Show Chwan Healthcare System. 'With the addition of ZAP-X at KSCH, we are reinforcing our commitment to providing world-class, non-invasive treatment solutions to patients in Taiwan and beyond.' The adoption of ZAP-X at KSCH represents a significant step forward in Taiwan's neuro-oncology landscape. The system eliminates the need for costly shielded radiation treatment rooms, making advanced radiosurgery more accessible. Additionally, unlike historical systems that rely on Cobalt-60 radioactive sources, ZAP-X utilizes a modern linear accelerator for radiation generation, reducing the logistical and financial burdens of handling and regularly replacing radioactive isotopes. The ZAP-X system is distinguished by its unique gyroscopic maneuverability, enabling the delivery of radiosurgical beams from thousands of potential angles to precisely target tumors while minimizing radiation exposure to critical structures such as the brain stem, eyes, and optic nerves. This innovative approach also enhances patient safety and preserves cognitive function by reducing radiation exposure to healthy brain tissue. Show Chwan Healthcare System has historically treated SRS patients with Cobalt-60-based delivery technology. The addition of ZAP-X provides a next-generation alternative that aims to enhance treatment versatility and precision. For details on ZAP-X and its technology, visit ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. designs and manufactures the ZAP-X® Gyroscopic Radiosurgery® platform. ZAP was founded in 2014 by Dr. John R. Adler, Emeritus Dorothy & TK Chan Professor of Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology at Stanford University. Dr. Adler is also renowned as the inventor of the CyberKnife ® system and founder of Accuray, Inc. The ZAP-X platform incorporates a unique vault-free design that typically eliminates the need for costly shielded treatment rooms. ZAP-X also utilizes a modern linear accelerator to eliminate legacy use of Cobalt-60. Learn more at ZAP Surgical and follow us on LinkedIn. Senior Vice President, Marketing +1 650 492 7797, ext. 101 KEYWORD: TAIWAN ASIA PACIFIC SOURCE: ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 04/01/2025 07:15 AM/DISC: 04/01/2025 07:15 AM
