Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Surgery

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Minimally invasive surgery is used by neurosurgeons whenever these techniques can achieve comparable or better results compared to standard open surgical procedures. State-of-the-art, minimally invasive neuronavigation technology minimizes incisions and often allows surgeons to cosmetically hide scars.

Various types of Minimally Invasive Surgeries are:

Biopsy

Brain biopsy is the procedure to remove abnormal tissues in the brain. The tissue cells can show what kind of brain lesion is present and whether it is cancerous or non-cancerous. 

The purpose of brain biopsy is to diagnose an abnormality seen on an MRI or CT scan. After that, the sample of the suspicious area is taken to perform the surgery.

How is a biopsy performed?

In an open biopsy, an incision is made in the skull, and a small piece of tissue near the brain’s surface area is removed. However, in a needle biopsy, a needle is used to access deeper tumors in the brain. A stereotactic frame guides the needle into the brain during this procedure to reach an abnormal lesion or tumor. 

Craniotomy

A craniotomy is a procedure used to treat brain cancer. During a craniotomy, a small portion of the skull is temporarily removed by a surgeon. It is done to remove a brain tumor easily. After that bone fragment is secured back into its place so that it can heal. Depending on your condition, your surgeon may remove a varying amount of bone. 

Neuroendoscopy

This surgery offers a minimally invasive treatment option for deep-seated tumors within the ventricles. A narrow tube allows the doctors to access tumors like gliomas and brain metastases through a tiny incision in the skull.

Neuronavigation

Neuronavigation has become a vital tool in the management of brain tumor surgery. The neuronavigation technology helps in giving a clear view of the tumor. It provides a precise surgical reference by comparing the coordinating system of the brain with a parallel, coordinated system of three-dimensional image data of the patient. This procedure is helpful as an adjunct to other brain-mapping techniques like awake mapping and electrocorticography. 

Radiosurgery

Radiosurgery is a procedure to destroy tumors and other diseases. The high-dose beams are meant to kill all the cells in the target area. In gamma knife radiosurgery a radiation therapy helps treat brain tumors and other abnormalities in the brain. 

It uses specialized equipment to focus about 200 tiny beams of radiation on a tumor. This procedure is a safer alternative to standard brain surgery, which requires incisions in the scalp and dissection into the brain tissues. This surgery is helpful in the treatment of small cancerous and non-cancerous tumors. 

Amandeep Group of Hospitals: Best Neuro Specialist in Amritsar 

At Amandeep Group of Hospitals, we use the least invasive neurosurgical techniques to reduce the recovery time and to make a significant difference in your quality of life. Our highly skilled neuro specialist are committed to providing the best care to every patient.

Book an appointment with us and make a move towards the most effective brain care. 

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