Opening of the "Life Beam International Center for Radiosurgery and Real-Time Adaptive Radiotherapy" in Munich

The center enables highly precise radiation therapy with real-time dose adaptation during each treatment session. The central technological basis for this is provided by the Brainlab positioning and monitoring systems ExacTrac Dynamic® and ExacTrac Dynamic Surface®, which use image-guided techniques and surface-based tracking to detect even the smallest patient movements during irradiation and allow for continuous correction of patient positioning. In combination with the latest Elekta Evo linear accelerator, which supports real-time adaptive radiotherapy, treatments can be performed with exceptional precision and individualized care. As a result, tumors can be targeted more accurately, surrounding healthy tissue can be better preserved, and treatment times can be significantly reduced. At the same time, new treatment options are becoming available for patients whose tumors were previously only marginally suitable for radiation therapy.

Prof. Hendrik Wolff, Head of Radiation Oncology at Schwabing Hospital, emphasized the importance of the new center for clinical care:

“With the Elekta Evo, the innovative software and optimal positioning technology by Brainlab, and our clinical expertise, the center is setting new standards in high-precision radiotherapy.”

With the Life Beam International Center for Radiosurgery and Real-Time Adaptive Radiotherapy, Schwabing Hospital now has a central point of contact for highly precise radiation therapy, further strengthening radio-oncological care in Munich. The center is open not only to patients from the region but also to international patients specifically seeking innovative yet gentle treatment methods.

More information is available on the Radiology Munich website and in the official press release:

Radiology Munich: Life Beam - Real-Time Adaptive Radiotherapy

Press Release: Pressemitteilung_Einladung_LifeBeam_Eroeffnung