Accelitech Expands into Europe, Partners to Create First CyberKnife® Center in Ireland

CHICAGO, March 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Accelitech and partners have just completed a transaction to bring the first and only CyberKnife® Stereotactic Radiosurgery System to the Republic of Ireland. Scheduled to begin treating patients in fall of 2012, the center will open on the campus of the Hermitage Medical Clinic in Dublin.

The partnership includes the following parties: Accelitech (lead developer), Neurosurgery Ireland (a prominent Irish neurosurgical group), Regent Surgical Health (a developer of high-end specialized surgical programs), the Hermitage Medical Clinic and several other local providers, all of whom share the vision and interest in bringing this state-of-the-art cancer treatment technology to the people of Ireland.

Historically, Irish patients requiring CyberKnife® radiosurgery treatments-and in many cases their treating neurosurgeons-have been required to travel to other countries to complete treatments.

"This partnership is a big win for the people of Ireland," says Scott Milligan, Chief Development Officer for Accelitech. "The new CyberKnife® program will combine the very best clinical teams in the country with the latest advanced technology in a conveniently located, patient-focused facility."

About Accelitech LLC

Accelitech LLC is the leading private developer of stereotactic radiosurgery and other technology-based cancer treatment programs. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, Accelitech is a privately held company with extensive experience and resources in healthcare, law, finance, development and clinical operations. Accelitech provides the funds, expertise and legal models to allow physicians and hospitals to bring new technology to market for the benefit of the patients they serve. Accelitech has sites and projects under development throughout the United States and Europe. For more information, please visit http://www.accelitech.biz.

About Regent Surgical Health

Regent Surgical Health develops, manages and invests in surgery centers throughout the U.S.  Regent has an unmatched record for delivering sustainable profitability while enabling physician partners to maintain clinical autonomy and financial control.  We invest capital side by side with physician partners and firmly believe the by-product of excellent care and efficiency is financial success.  To learn more about Regent Surgical Health and other physician/hospital alliance opportunities, visit our web site at http://www.regentsurgicalhealth.com, or email jsimmons@regentsurgicalhealth.com.

About Neurosurgery Ireland

Neurosurgery Ireland is comprised of forward-thinking neurosurgical consultants who have combined forces to bring the latest state-of-the art technology and comprehensive neurosurgical services to the people of Ireland.

About Hermitage Medical Clinic

The Hermitage Medical Clinic is a 101-bed hospital in Lucan, West Dublin, where specialised medical teams provide medical, surgical and advanced radiotherapy care to patients and are supported by the very latest medical technology. The Hermitage Medical Clinic is committed to providing excellence in patient care and we ensure that patients are looked after by competent and caring staff using state-of-the-art facilities in comfortable surroundings. Clinical specialities include surgery, medicine, endoscopy, oncology and interventional diagnostics. We have an eight-bedded ICU/HDU, daycare facility, two linear accelerators for radiotherapy and the Theatre Suite has seven operating rooms. The most up to date radiology equipment is available including MRI, PET/CT, nuclear medicine, 64 slice CT, mammography, ultrasound, X-ray and fluoroscopy.

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