Three things to know:
1. The gamma knife treats patients with benign or malignant tumors, vascular malformations, pain and other functional brain conditions.
2. The treatment is non-invasive, bloodless and computer-driven. It uses stereotactic radiosurgery to target specific areas and leave the surrounding tissue intact.
3. UPMC features six gamma knifes and acts as a training center for the device.
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