Surface-guided radiation therapy system begins full operation
Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital has introduced advanced radiation therapy equipment as part of a push to build next-generation cancer treatment infrastructure.
The hospital announced Sunday that it recently held a ceremony on the first floor of its radiation oncology outpatient clinic to mark the launch of a new linear accelerator and surface-guided radiation therapy (SGRT) system.
Hospital director Lee Wan-sik, administrative director Seong Myeong-seok, planning and coordination chief Jeong Seung-il and biomedical research institute director Oh In-jae joined other senior officials and medical staff at the event to mark the significance of the new equipment and reaffirm the hospital's commitment to strengthening its advanced radiation therapy capabilities.
The newly introduced equipment consists of the Versa HD linear accelerator and the Luna 3D SGRT system. The Versa HD is a high-resolution image-guided radiation therapy device that enables more precise tumor localization while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
The system supports a range of advanced treatment techniques — including intensity-modulated radiation therapy, volumetric modulated arc therapy and stereotactic radiation therapy — and is expected to improve both the precision and efficiency of complex cancer treatment.
The Luna 3D SGRT system uses real-time surface imaging to track patient movement during treatment. Because it reads the skin surface directly to confirm the patient's exact position, it eliminates the need for skin markings, improving both patient comfort and treatment accuracy.
"The introduction of this state-of-the-art radiation therapy equipment will take Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital's cancer treatment capabilities to the next level," Lee said. "We will continue expanding advanced medical equipment and refining treatment technology to build a future-oriented medical infrastructure and realize precision medicine."
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