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What is Brain Surgery?
Brain surgery is a procedure designed to address issues within the brain and surrounding structures. It encompasses a variety of conditions, from relieving pressure inside the skull to tumor resection. These precise surgeries can be performed on patients of all ages, from children to the elderly, and are often minimally invasive.
Why is the Brain Surgery done?
Brain surgery may be needed in cases of:
- Brain tumors
- Bleeding or blood clots in the brain
- Weaknesses or abnormalities in blood vessels
- Damage to the protective tissue around the brain (dura)
- Infections in the brain (brain abscesses)
- Severe nerve or facial pain (like trigeminal neuralgia)
- Skull fractures
- Increased pressure in the brain from injury or stroke
- Epilepsy
- Certain brain disorders (such as Parkinson’s) that could improve with implanted devices
- Excess cerebrospinal fluid (hydrocephalus)
Procedures of Brain Surgery
- Craniotomy and Craniectomy: Both procedures involve creating an opening in the skull. A craniotomy allows for various interventions, while a craniectomy is specifically performed to relieve pressure inside the skull. Both procedures are essential for repairing ruptured blood vessels and removing blood clots or growths.
- Minimally Invasive Endonasal Endoscopic Surgery: This technique allows the removal of tumors or lesions through the nose and sinuses, avoiding external cuts. It’s commonly used for tumors on the pituitary gland (a small gland at the base of the skull) and the lower brain.
- Minimally Invasive Neuroendoscopy: This method uses small endoscopes to remove brain tumors, with surgeons making tiny holes in the skull to access the brain, typically following a craniotomy.
- Deep Brain Stimulation: This procedure involves creating a small hole in the skull to insert an electrode deep into the brain. The electrode sends electrical signals to help manage symptoms of conditions like Parkinson’s disease.
