Myongji Hospital said it has replaced its radiation cancer treatment machine with VitalBeam, the latest linear accelerator.

The newly installed machine, VitalBeam, utilizes advanced three-dimensional stereoscopic imaging to accurately target and eliminate cancer cells using high-energy radiation while minimizing harm to the surrounding organs. Additionally, the device features various functions, including stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for concentrating radiation on cancer cells, image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT) for detecting and treating cancer cells using images such as CT or MRI, intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) for adjusting the range of radiation, and volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT).

The device is also equipped with a six-dimensional treatment table that adjusts the tilt of the table in all six directions -- up, down, forward, backward, left, and right -- without the patient having to move their body. 

This feature enables accurate radiation according to the lesion's location, ensuring precise treatment delivery while minimizing the risk of complications.

The device's HIM (High-Intensity Mode) feature, which has a high dose rate per minute, can shorten treatment time, reducing patient burden and the risk of radiation therapy side effects.

Park Seok-won, the head of the Center for Integrated Cancer Care at Myongji Hospital, commented that the installation of the VitalBeam linear accelerator marks a significant milestone in providing optimal cancer treatment, with improved accuracy and safety.

Myongji Hospital Chairman Lee Wang-jun also said, "We have completed the first phase of a major expansion of medical equipment worth 30 billion won in preparation for post-Covid-19 by replacing the linear accelerator, MRI, Angio, and CT."

By recruiting excellent physicians and improving treatment protocols, the hospital plans to achieve a high level of medical competitiveness, Lee added.