ZAP Surgical Systems has initiated the use of its ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery platform for patient treatments in Latin America.
The treatments took place at Radioterapia Concordia, located in Neuland, Boquerón, Paraguay, representing a pivotal development in making advanced brain tumour therapies more accessible across the region.
On its first day of operation, the centre treated four patients with various intracranial conditions, including meningioma, acoustic neuroma, trigeminal neuralgia, and arteriovenous malformation, utilising the ZAP-X technology.
In the past, patients from central regions of Latin America often had to travel to large urban centres such as Buenos Aires, São Paulo, or Santiago to access modern stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). Radioterapia Concordia now offers these sophisticated treatments locally, addressing a significant healthcare gap for rural populations.
The facility’s location along the Bi-Oceanic Corridor enhances regional connectivity and trade, linking Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile.
ZAP-X Zentrum Lingen case manager Edelgard Loewen said: “This is more than just a technology deployment—it’s a movement toward cooperative medicine.
“We’re witnessing a new model emerge in Latin America—one that rises above the limitations of national and purely private healthcare systems to prioritise patients through altruistic, turnkey cancer care.”
The centre collaborates with ZAP-X Zentrum Lingen in Germany, which hosts Europe’s initial ZAP-X system. Stereotactic radiosurgery serves as a non-invasive option to open brain surgery, treating primary and metastatic brain tumours, as well as other head and neck conditions.
Unlike traditional surgical methods, SRS does not require incisions or anaesthesia, allowing patients to resume normal activities on the same day, said the company.
The ZAP-X system is noted for its gyroscopic design, which allows delivery of radiosurgical beams from multiple angles, focusing radiation on the tumour while sparing healthy brain tissue. This precision is vital for maintaining cognitive function.
ZAP-X is the first SRS system that does not require a vault, eliminating the need for costly shielded treatment rooms. It employs a modern linear accelerator, avoiding the expenses and regulatory challenges associated with Cobalt-60.
