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Endoscopic Brain Surgery

Endoscopic Brain Surgery

Brain is the most delicate organ. It is shaped in a semi-circle and divided in two parts. Brain can be considered the vital controller of your organs and day to day actions. There are many things which afflict your brain some are visible and some aren’t. Today most surgeons use Endoscopic brain surgery to do surgery. This has emerged as the most beneficial form of surgery.

Endoscopic brain surgery is a minimal invasive form of Brain surgery. This is the most preferred choice of surgeons as it gives the exact location of Brain ailment. It is much safer than the traditional method. This is the unique surgery as it keeps your brain healthy. A surgeon can access the Brain pathway through the nose or back of the skull. In endoscopy, a surgeon has an exact view of Brain on the screen. This helps in making small incisions on the skull or opening of the body. It allows the surgeons to access difficult parts of the brain with ease.

There are many reasons for doctors to choose Endoscopic brain surgery. It can work on all areas of the Brain with the correct precision. This surgery works well for people having Tumour on the back of the skull.

Its benefits:

There are many times when a person has no choice but to choose this surgery. This is the most ideal way to have a healthy and damage free spine for life.

1. Gives quick recovery time.

Most Brain surgeries take a longer time to recover. This is not the case in Endoscopic brain surgery. Here a person will recover quickly due to the nature of the operation. One doesn’t need to spend too much time in hospital. A person can go back home in 1-3 days.

2. Lowers Brain trauma

During the Brain surgery, it can be under stress. This can lead to brain trauma. But in Endoscopic brain surgery there is no such risk. The tumour is removed through a small incision which doesn’t cause trauma on the Brain. So, the risk of overall trauma becomes lessened.

3. Lessens side effects

It is common to assume that every surgery has side effects. In an endoscopic brain surgery, there is very little side effect. The nature of tissue disruption is very less hence side effects are nominal.

4. High success rate.

This is the only surgery having the highest success rate. It is more successful than a traditional Brain surgery.

Today this is the popular choice of most surgeons due to its ease in doing surgeries. Also the surgeon is able to view each movement which makes it much more safer than other surgeries.

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Spinal Fixation

Spinal Fixation

Our spine is the longest bone structure in the body. It is shaped like a straight line. There are many connections of nerves coming from the spine. These are connected to the Brain. This makes a good spine health most critical for everyone. There are times when a person’s spine becomes damaged. The prominent reasons for damage to the spine are bone fracture, bone deformity and Degenerative vertebral disorder. The chances of spine damage increase when a person is suffering from Genetic degenerative vertebral disorder.

In such a scenario, the best option is to go for Spine fixation surgery. This surgery is performed by a spine surgeon. It is also known as “vertebral fixation.” Most surgeons would only recommend this surgery if a person’s 2 or more vertebrae are affected. In this surgery, surgeons would normally anchor 2 or more vertebrae with each other. This is usually maintained in place through “Spine fixation device.”

There are many variants of spine fixation devices like prosthesis, rods, plates and screws. It is of both permanent and semi hard nature. A surgeon would only use the best method to give the spine back its old agility.

Its benefits:

There are many times when a person has no choice but to choose this surgery. This is the most ideal way to have a healthy and damage free spine for life.

1. Spine deformity corrector.

A person is born with a straight spine. Sometimes due to genetic reasons one may develop spine deformity. And spine fixation comes to the aid in this scenario. A surgeon would fix bone like structure in between the spine the straighten the spine. It may be held together in its place through a screw or metal plate.

2. Strengthens spine.

There are chances that the spine may become unstable due to excessive motion. Spine fixation helps in stabilizing the spine with aid of metal rod or prosthesis. This gives the spine its old strength back.

3. Heals disc ailments.

Sometimes a person suffers from herniated disc ailments. In such conditions your herniated disc will get removed. Spine fixation devices help in stabilizing the spine. In the long run it removes the risk of developing herniated discs.

This has made spine fixation a critical part of major surgeries. Most surgeons today use this technology to heal a damaged spine. One can choose between permanent and semi-permanent devices. It has slowly become the popular choice of patients as well as doctors.

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Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion (ACDF)

Anterior Cervical Discectomy And Fusion (ACDF)

The neck is the most essential body part. It is connected to the brain as well as the spine. The spinal canal and intervertebral foramina have a bone-like tunnel structure in the spine. It protects your nerves and spinal cord. It is wide in length. Sometimes it might get affected by certain ailments like back pain. In the long run, it affects the health of your spine. When the size of the spine canal gets reduced it puts pressure on the spinal cord. This leads to cervical pain.

The only way to heal this ailment is to undergo an operation. This surgery is unique from others. It is performed through the front of the neck to relieve the pressure on the spinal cord and nerve. In some situations, like trauma, spine trauma and spine instability this surgery becomes essential. This is the most suggested surgery by spine specialists. It is only done when the pain becomes unbearable or there is a danger to the spine.

Most spine surgeons would suggest this surgery due to its invasive nature and pain-relieving capabilities.

Its benefits:

There are very few surgeries which is as beneficial as this one. This makes it necessary for anyone who is suffering from this ailment.

1. Relieves pain.

There are times when pain in the back becomes unbearable. This surgery has proven beneficial in relieving pain. After this surgery, there is a visible improvement in the neck pain as well as headache. It might still happen but its intensity will become less.

2. Lowers medication

There are chances that one is taking medicine to reduce this constant pain. One doesn’t need many pain medicines after this surgery. You would need no pain medicines to overcome pain.

3. Prevents spine health.

In the long run, it is essential to maintain a healthy spine. This surgery has proven its efficacy in improving the posture of the spine. Once a person has undergone this surgery there is no risk of spine health deterioration at all.

4. Stabilises spine.

The spine needs to be stable always. This surgery is good in giving the stability back to the spine. It improves the posture of the spine in long run. You can stand and sit with ease after undergoing this surgery.

It is evident now that this surgery is the best choice for chronic spine ailments. This surgery is usually done on the advice of the spine surgeon hence choose the best

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Neuronavigation Guided Surgery For Brain Tumours

Neuronavigation Guided Surgery For Brain Tumours

There is no known reason for the development of a tumour. Amongst all Brain tumour is most deadly. A tumour might develop suddenly in any part of the brain. Imagine you wake one morning and feel a little protruded skin in the brain. The chances are that it is a tumour. It is even harder to find a tumour inside the brain as it shows no signs. Today medicine has evolved a lot in dealing with Tumours. Many techniques are being employed by the imminent surgeons around the country.

Amongst all the available techniques, Neuronavigation guided surgery for a Brain tumour is the most advanced. Today most brain surgeons use this method to heal brain tumours. A neuronavigation guided surgery is also known as Frameless stereotactic surgery. Neuronavigation gives precise surgical guidance to target and remove skin lesions. It is the safest way to remove the tumour without any side effect. This surgery is performed in real-time intraoperative guidance. Today most surgeons use this technique for Brain tumour surgery.

Its Benefits:

It is favoured for many reasons and has been acknowledged by surgeons and patients.

1. Limits skull opening.

In a traditional brain, a surgery skull would be fully opened. This is not the case in Neuronavigation guided surgery. This surgery uses a minimum invasive technique to locate the tumour. Surgeons can see the location of the tumour on the screen. This in-turn helps in removing brain tumour accurately.

2. Uses minimal invasive technique.

There are very little tools used in this surgery. The instrument used for the surgery is moved with precise movements. This helps in preventing any damage to the healthy brain tissues. It only removes the tumour without affecting the other parts of the brain.

3. Reduces hospitalisation

It is common for a person to have long hospitalisations in traditional surgery. There is little hospital stay needed in Neuronavigation guided brain surgery. One only has to spend as little as 7 days in the hospital. The duration of stay depends on the type of tumour.

4. Quick recovery time.

In most Brain surgeries, one would need months to recover fully and resume a normal life. But in neuronavigation surgery, the recovery time is 1-4 weeks. However, a person will fully recover only in 8 weeks.

This surgery has emerged as the real winner in Tumour removal surgery. It’s no wonder then that most Doctors today use this surgery.

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Awake Craniotomy For Brain Tumour

Awake Craniotomy For Brain Tumour

The brain is a very delicate organ. It is the control centre of body movements and organ control. It makes the brain most vital. It controls the motor movements, vision and speech. When this part of Brain gets damaged or affected with the tumour. One may not see or talk well at all.

A brain tumour is a mass lesion like structure which develops inside or adjacent to the Brain. In this scenario, it becomes necessary to remove this tumour.

Today medical technology has advanced a lot in such surgeries. Most Brain surgeons now go for Awake craniotomy for removing the tumour from inside the Brain.

When a Tumour is near the brain it may impact your vision, movement as well as speech. Awake craniotomy is the specialised surgery where a part of the skull is removed temporarily from the brain. In this condition, Brain surgeons remove the tumour while a person is awake. It is the most preferred surgery as it helps the surgeons in knowing the state of the brain. This they do through by communicating with the patient throughout the surgery.

This is the most beneficial surgery as it is of safe and invasive nature.

Today when a person goes for tumor surgery chances are that you’re a surgeon would use neuromonitoring. This holds many benefits for patients and guarantees a successful surgery.

1. Lowers Brain damage

The brain is a very delicate organ and surgery on it requires a special effort. Awake craniotomy is unique from others as there is a very little risk of the Brain damage. It also prevents any damage to your vision, movement and speech

It happens as the person is talking while surgery, Doctors can monitor the condition of Brain efficiently.

2. Maintain nerve health

There are many nerves present in the brain. These are nerves connected to the spine and head. Being invasive it preserves the nerve which passes via the spinal cord and body. This is the only surgery where surgeons can map the nerve during the surgery so it doesn’t get damaged.

3. Painless awakening

It is hard to imagine that Brain surgery can be painless. In awake craniotomy, the surgeon only uses the local anaesthesia to numb the muscles, skin and bones around the Brain. Brain tissue is fiberless hence you don’t feel pain at all.

4. No ventilation needed

In a traditional brain tumour surgery, one may require ventilation. Such is not the requirement here at all. Sedation is very light, as there is no physiological disturbance and a patient can wake on their own.

It’s an ideal surgery tumour removal. It is best to approach the right brain surgeon.

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Intro-Operative Neuromonituring For Spinal Cord Tumors, Brain Tumors

Intro-Operative Neuromonituring For Spinal Cord Tumors, Brain Tumors

Surgery is a very specific and delicate process which needs special care. It becomes more crucial when it comes to the spine and brain. In some surgeries like spinal cord and brain tumor surgeries a surgeon needs to take extra care. And use of Introoperative neuromonitoring boosts the success rate of such surgeries.

The nature of tumor growth makes it a very complicated surgery. Today there are several methods to secure this surgery. One such method employed by most surgeon is “Intro operative neuromonitoring for spinal cord tumors and brain tumors” surgery.

Most surgeons would use this technique during the surgery. An intro operative neuromonitoring for tumors helps in gazing the physiological activity of the brain and spinal cord. It is the newest technique used by top most doctors and hospitals. The new developments in neuromonitoring have made it more accurate. It is crucial in minimizing the neurological damage during the surgery.

In Intro operative neuromonitoring specific techniques are used during the surgery. These include Motor evoked potential, EEG potential. However, this method is being used mostly by Brain and Spine surgeons. This is used in tandem with the ongoing surgery. However, it is used only in specific surgeries like Brain tumor and Spinal cord tumor surgeries.

Its Benefits.

Today when a person goes for tumor surgery chances are that you’re a surgeon would use neuromonitoring. This holds many benefits for patients and guarantees a successful surgery.

1. Limits the damage.

The risk of damage is always high in specialist surgeries like tumor related surgeries. In spinal cord and brain tumor surgeries, neuromonitoring is beneficial in limiting the injury to a patient’s nervous system. At the same time, it also monitors the condition of the spine and brain in an ongoing surgery

2. Localizes neural structures

There are many neural structures within the brain. If there is a tumor inside the brain Neuromonitoring helps in locating the right cranial nerve. This happens during the surgery itself. It lowers the risk of future nerve damage.

3. Early Injury detection

It is possible that a surgery may go wrong and affect the neurals. Neuromonitoring is useful in detecting and monitoring such changes. It works by stimulating nerve distal during the surgery.

4. Views the changes.

This helps the surgeons in monitoring for any sudden changes during the surgery. It becomes more crucial in Cerebral function for defining the right tumor margin during the surgery.

Neuromonitoring has been in use for many years. The advancement of technology has made it more precise. Today most surgeons would use this method in tandem with the surgery

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