What are the benefits of neuroendoscopy?
Neuroendoscopy is preferred by neurologists and surgeons when treating critical central nervous system conditions, such as brain and spinal cord damage and fixing craniofacial injuries. Neuroendoscopy helps surgeons reach and cure areas of the brain that would be difficult to access with traditional surgical methods.
What is neuroendoscopic surgery?
Neuroendoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to treat various brain, head, and spine conditions. Rather than making a large incision in the skull, a thin, flexible camera (endoscope) and surgical tools are inserted through a small incision or a natural body opening.
What is neuroendoscopy for a brain tumor?
Neuroendoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure in which the neurosurgeon removes tumors through small holes in the skull, mouth, or nose. If the surgery is carried out through the nose, it is an endonasal endoscopic surgery.
How is a biopsy done?
Your surgeon surgically removes a small piece of tissue from your tumor. The technique of tissue collection varies according to the location of the tumor. The pathologist prepares the biopsy report by examining the collected specimen under a microscope. A biopsy confirms the diagnosis.
What is a biopsy that my surgeon has recommended after the operation?
Your doctor may want to see the tissue details of your tumor to confirm the diagnosis.
Is undergoing surgery with CUSA affordable?
CUSA is an expensive machine. The specialists are specially trained to use the CUSA machine. The financial cost of this surgery is high.
Is there any condition in which CUSA should not be used?
There is no contraindication to using CUSA.
What symptoms should I tell my doctor about after the brain surgery?
You should inform your doctor if you have increasing headaches, fever, seizures, vomiting, or abnormal facial or arm sensations.
How many follow-ups are required after discharge from the hospital?
Your doctor will tell you when to come back for a checkup depending on the type of surgery you have undergone and your condition at discharge.
Why has my surgeon chosen to operate my tumor with a CUSA device?
Surgeons find the CUSA device very accurate and safe for cancer surgeries. The surgery is selective, removes cancer tissue while preserving healthy structures around the tumor, like blood vessels and nerves.
