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quality standards and safety in care . The hospital is certified by the Joint Commission International ( JCI ), the world ’ s leading agency of health accreditation .
When it comes to technology , Bastian pointed out major acquisitions . “ The Intrabeam — used in the treatment of early breast tumors — utilizes a technology that is used in intraoperative radiation therapy , and consists of a single dose of radiation during surgery . This prevents unnecessary radiation exposure and limits the treatment the exact location where the primary tumor was present . We are the only hospital in the southeast region to operate with this technology .”
Another important achievement is the most advanced neuronavigation model available in the state of São Paulo : the neuronavigator Curve . With 26-inch touch-sensitive monitors , the device enables the visualization of
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