Hitachi, Ltd. announced that it has delivered a proton therapy system to HKSH Medical Group (“HKSH”), of which Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital is a member.
The system has started treatment as of July 11, 2023, which marks the beginning of proton therapy treatment service in Hong Kong.
proton therapy system
This system, consisting of two rotating gantry treatment rooms, each equipped with spot scanning technology, is expected to become a model case to display its capability to be installed in the limited space of urban areas with its compact design configuration.
For over a century, HKSH has been a leading private hospital in a city renowned for the quality of its healthcare.
Advanced medical technologies
With over 85,000 patients treated to date, the systems have an excellent reputation for reliability
Consistently ranked among the best hospitals in Asia, HKSH has been a pioneer in various advanced medical technologies, nursing care, and patient-centric care, serving as a model of care in the Asia Pacific region.
Hitachi's particle therapy systems can be found in pioneering hospitals around the world. With over 85,000 patients treated to date, the systems have an excellent reputation for reliability.
higher performance
In addition to the proton therapy solution delivered to HKSH, Hitachi provides products and services with higher performance and added value, ranging from the heavy ion therapy system to the hybrid system combined with the capabilities of proton and carbon therapy.
By promoting its healthcare business, Hitachi supports patient-friendly treatment and improvement of the quality of life (QoL) for cancer patients in Hong Kong and surrounding areas. It will continue to accelerate the globalization of its particle therapy system business and contribute to the further development of minimally invasive cancer treatments.
Overview of Particle Therapy
Protons extracted from hydrogen atoms, or carbon ions are accelerated up to 70%
Particle Therapy is an advanced type of cancer radiotherapy. Protons extracted from hydrogen atoms, or carbon ions are accelerated up to 70% of the speed of light.
This energy is concentrated directly on the tumor while minimizing the radiation dose to surrounding healthy tissue.
improves the quality of life
Particle therapy improves the quality of life for cancer patients since the patient experiences no pain during treatment and the procedure has very few side effects compared to that of traditional radiotherapy.
In most cases, patients can continue with their normal daily activities while undergoing treatment.