Equipment: $100,000 to $999,000

Exciser Laser
Estimated cost: $300,000

Surgical Microscope
Estimated cost: $304,000

3 Ultrasonic Aspirators (CUSA)
Estimated cost: $600,000

An ultrasonic aspirator uses high-frequency vibrations to shatter tumour cells with sound waves before suctioning the debris away. The technique inflicts minimal damage on surrounding normal structures and blood vessels and is especially effective in firm tumours such as meningiomas and acoustic neuromas.