Kyung Hee University Medical Center announced on Monday that it has introduced the Radixact X9 radiation cancer treatment system, along with an unmarked real-time guidance system known as Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT).

According to the hospital, Radixact X9 is a radiation cancer therapy device capable of fast and precise treatment regardless of tumor size, shape, or number. It can be applied even to metastatic or recurrent cancers that were difficult to treat with existing equipment. Furthermore, it enables the establishment and application of precise treatment plans at a speed five times faster than conventional systems, reducing patient waiting times and cutting treatment time by 20 percent compared to existing methods.

Kyung Hee University Medical Center stated that it would also implement SGRT in conjunction with the introduction of the Radixact X9.

SGRT is a system that uses high-resolution sensor cameras installed on the treatment room ceiling to generate a 3D image of the patient's body surface. It then accurately guides the treatment area in real-time, compensating for changes due to patient position and breathing, while automatically detecting and correcting motion. Previously, ink markers were used on the skin to indicate the treatment area, imposing significant restrictions on daily activities, such as showering, exercising, and going out. However, laser technology now allows for visual confirmation of the treatment reference position without the need for skin markers.

“The skilled expertise and extensive clinical experience of our outstanding medical staff, combined with cutting-edge infrastructure, ensure treatment safety while significantly enhancing accuracy and reliability,” said Dr. Kong Moon-kyoo, director of the Department of Radiation Oncology. “We will strive to become a hospital that sets a new standard for precision radiation therapy in Korea, extending beyond the eastern Seoul region.”