Installation of the First SGRT-InBore System at Mediterraneo Hospital: A New Era in Radiation Therapy

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In the heart of Glyfada, where technology embraces medicine with care and precision, Mediterraneo Hospital takes yet another decisive step toward the future of radiation oncology. We proudly announce the successful installation of the first SGRT-InBore system in Greece, for the hospital’s Halcyon linear accelerator.

The installation was carried out by Evomed, in collaboration with VisionRT, the global leader in Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT). This marks the hospital’s second investment in SGRT technology, following the successful use of AlignRT on its Edge – Varian linear accelerator. It’s a clear testament to Mediterraneo Hospital’s commitment to high-quality, non-invasive, and accurate radiation therapy.

SGRT: When Technology Protects the Heart

SGRT offers a non-invasive method of real-time patient positioning and motion monitoring, using optical data and 3D surface imaging. Among its many applications, one stands out for its life-saving value: heart protection during radiation therapy for left-sided breast cancer.

By combining DIBH (Deep Inspiration Breath Hold) with VisionRT’s SGRT, patients are guided to take deep breaths that shift the heart away from the radiation field. The system ensures sub-millimeter accuracy in maintaining the correct position, enabling targeted treatment of the tumor while minimizing radiation exposure to vital organs.

And here, science speaks clearly: the only peer-reviewed clinical studies that demonstrate statistically significant heart protection during left breast irradiation have been conducted exclusively using VisionRT’s SGRT technology. This is vital information for patients who seek not just modern therapy, but clinically proven safety. When it comes to the heart—there is no room for compromise. Patients should specifically ask for VisionRT as the technology with the most evidence-based results.

A Greek First with Halcyon

The installation of AlignRT InBore on the Halcyon linear accelerator marks a milestone for Greek radiation oncology, as Halcyon systems previously lacked integrated SGRT compatibility. Now, Mediterraneo Hospital becomes the first and only center in Greece to offer DIBH and SBRT treatments with SGRT on Halcyon, raising the standard in precision and patient safety.

The Future Is Now

VisionRT’s SGRT is more than just a tool. It’s a promise—of accuracy, safety, and dignity in care. Mediterraneo Hospital, supported by Evomed, leads the way into the oncology of tomorrow.

This is not merely an installation.It’s a new beginning.A heartbeat made safer.A future made brighter.