New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- Army Hospital (Research & Referral), New Delhi, successfully performed Gamma Knife Therapy to treat Ocular Choroidal Melanoma in a 38-year-old serving officer - the first-ever such procedure in the Armed Forces, said the Ministry of Defence on Saturday.

Conducted by a team of expert Vitreo-Retina Surgeons, neurosurgeons, and radiation oncologists, this breakthrough showcases the Armed Forces Medical Services' unwavering commitment to cutting-edge technology, innovation, and world-class healthcare for soldiers, the ministry added.

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Gamma Knife uses very precise beams of gamma rays to treat a diseased area (lesion) or growth (tumour), most often used in the bra...