Konkuk University Medical Center has introduced two new radiation therapy devices, the Halcyon Hypersight and TrueBeam linear accelerators.

The hospital's Department of Radiation Oncology announced on Monday that it introduced TrueBeam last December, followed by the Halcyon Hypersight this year, bringing the total number of radiation therapy devices in operation to two.

TrueBeam is a radiation therapy device that can treat cancer without surgery. It utilizes a built-in beam-shaping device called a multi-leaf collimator to precisely deliver radiation, automatically synchronizes radiation dose delivery, and performs internal accuracy checks every 10 milliseconds to enhance treatment accuracy. It also features “breath gating,” which tracks the patient's breathing and delivers the beam only during specific breathing cycles.

Halcyon HyperSight, which is equipped with the HyperSight imaging solution on the Halcyon system, is the second of its kind in Korea and the first to be introduced in a medical institution in Seoul. It is equipped with the world's largest imaging panel and the latest algorithms, enabling it to capture high-quality images equivalent to those of CT scans in just six seconds. The imaging radiation dose is reduced by half, and the contrast resolution is enhanced, allowing for precise targeting of tumors.

With the introduction of this new equipment, we can now provide patients with more accurate and faster treatment,” Konkuk University Medical Center Director Yoo Kwang-ha said. "We will continue to invest generously in infrastructure to ensure that patients can lead better lives.”