Neurosurgery

What is Neurosurgery?

Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that focuses on the surgical treatment of medical disorders impacting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Neurosurgeons are highly trained medical professionals who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions or injuries that need surgical intervention.

Medical conditions that may be addressed by neurosurgery include brain tumors, spinal cord tumors, traumatic injuries to the brain or spine, vascular aberrations, epilepsy, degenerative spine issues, and other neurological conditions. Neurosurgeons work closely with other medical specialists, such as neurologists, radiologists, and oncologists, to provide complete care for patients with neurological problems.

Neurosurgery involves a variety of surgical approaches, ranging from traditional open procedures to minimally invasive approaches. The ultimate goal of neurosurgery is to relieve symptoms, enhance function, and improve the overall quality of life for people with neurological conditions.

Marengo Asia Hospitals is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and modern surgical facilities, enabling our surgeons to employ the latest advancements in neurosurgical procedures for optimal results. From brain tumors and spinal diseases to vascular abnormalities, Marengo Asia Hospitals offers a comprehensive range of neurosurgical services.

What Conditions Do Neurosurgeons Treat?

Neurosurgeons are specialized medical experts qualified and trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of disorders affecting the nervous system. This includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Some of the medical conditions neurosurgeons commonly treat include the following:

• Brain tumors: Neurosurgeons may perform surgical procedures to extract tumors from the brain. This can include both benign and malignant tumors.
• Spinal disorders: Conditions impacting the spine, such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and deformities like scoliosis (sideways curve of the spine), are some of the conditions that can be treated under neurosurgery.
• Essential tremor: Although neurologists are generally the first experts who'll help treat essential tremors. Neurosurgeons can also help treat this condition and many other conditions of the brain. Essential tremor is a condition that leads to uncontrolled and rhythmic shaking. It can impact almost any part of the body, but the trembling transpires most often in the hands.
• Head trauma: Neurosurgeons often play an important role in the treatment of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), which can result from mishaps, falls, or other head injuries.
• Stroke: In some cases, neurosurgical procedures may be required to address vascular problems contributing to strokes.
• Epilepsy surgery: For some people with epilepsy who do not respond well to medicine, neurosurgeons may perform procedures to remove or detach the specific brain area responsible for seizures.
• Peripheral nerve disorders: Conditions impacting peripheral nerves, like carpal tunnel syndrome or peripheral nerve tumors and meralgia parasthetica, may also require neurosurgery.
• Degenerative spine conditions: Neurosurgeons may perform surgeries to manage degenerative conditions of the spine, such as degenerative disc disease or spinal arthritis.
• Movement disorders: Neurosurgeons may be involved in treating movement ailments like Parkinson's disease through deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.

What Are The Various Tests Performed By Neurosurgeons To Treat Neurological Conditions?

Whenever a patient suffers from a neurological condition that might require surgery, the neurosurgeon may conduct certain diagnostic tests to identify the cause of the illness and create effective treatment strategies. Let's understand the various tests and procedures used to diagnose and treat neurological conditions:

• Neurological examination: This is a comprehensive examination conducted by a neurosurgeon to assess various aspects of neurological function. This includes mental status, cranial nerves (responsible for functions such as vision, hearing, and facial movements), motor function, reflexes, coordination, etc.
• CT (Computed Tomography): CT scans allow surgeons to identify the exact location of lesions in the brain or spinal cord. It is especially useful in determining if there is any bleeding in the brain or bone destruction in the spinal column. This test uses X-rays to create cross-sectional images of the brain and is useful for identifying bleeding, tumors, and bone aberrations. However, it provides less clear and detailed images compared to MRI.
• MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): MRI scan uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of the brain and spinal cord. It is useful for detecting structural abnormalities, tumors, and irregularities in brain tissue.
• Lumbar puncture (Spinal Tap): Cerebrospinal fluid that is present in our brain protects our brain and spinal cord. Hence, analyzing this fluid can be crucial in determining if an infection or tumor has spread to this part of the body. Lumbar puncture test involves accumulating a sample of cerebrospinal fluid from the spinal canal. Analysis of CSF can reveal infections, bleeding, and issues associated with conditions like multiple sclerosis.
• Blood tests: Various blood tests are also conducted to identify the conditions that can impact the nervous system. These include tests for infections, autoimmune diseases, metabolic abnormalities, and specific markers related to neurological disorders. Some of the blood tests that are conducted include complete blood count, coagulation profile, blood typing and crossmatching, etc.
• Swallow study: Certain neurological disorders can affect an individual’s ability to swallow. Therefore, to check if the person can swallow properly, a swallow study can be conducted by the surgeon. This involves taking X-rays while you eat food and beverages mixed with barium. This test is conducted under the supervision of a speech pathologist who decides how well you can swallow foods of various consistencies.

These tests are often used in combination, and the choice of tests depends on the patient's symptoms, medical history, and the suspected neurological condition. The objective of the neurosurgeon is to get a comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition to advise appropriate treatment strategies.

What Are The Various Neurosurgeries Performed At Marengo Asia Hospitals?

Craniotomy: Craniotomy is a procedure that involves surgically removing a portion of the skull to gain access to the brain. Once the procedure has been completed, the part of the skull that was extracted is placed in its original position. This procedure is commonly performed to treat brain tumors, skull fractures, treatment of vascular abnormalities (aneurysms), hematomas, and infections and address various levels of swelling within the brain.

Brain tumor surgery: Surgery is a common approach for the treatment of brain tumors. The goal of brain tumor surgery is to remove as much of the tumor as possible while preserving surrounding healthy tissue. Brain tumor surgery is indicated for both benign and malignant tumors. The type of surgery depends on factors such as tumor location, size, and type. Surgical methods may include microsurgery, endoscopic surgery, or stereotactic biopsy, depending on the specifics of the tumor.

Spinal fusion: Spinal fusion is a surgical method that involves joining two or more vertebrae to stabilize the spine. This is often done using bone grafts or implants. It is commonly performed to treat problems like spinal deformities (scoliosis), spinal fractures, degenerative disc disease, etc. Also, there are various techniques for spinal fusion, including anterior, posterior, or lateral procedures, depending on the location of the affected vertebrae.

Discectomy: Discectomy is a procedure to remove part or all of a damaged intervertebral disc in the spine, generally to ease pressure on nerves. This surgery is typically performed for issues like herniated discs, where disc material shoves itself on spinal nerves, causing severe pain and neurological symptoms.

Epilepsy surgery: Certain types of epilepsy that do not respond well to medicines may be treated with a surgical procedure. This may involve removing or detaching the specific brain region responsible for seizures. Epilepsy surgery is considered for patients with focal seizures that develop in a specific region of the brain.

Deep brain stimulation (DBS): DBS involves the implantation of electrodes into specific areas of the brain, connected to a pulse generator. It is utilized to modulate irregular neural activity. DBS is employed for disorders like Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, or certain psychiatric conditions.

Peripheral nerve surgery: Surgery on peripheral nerves involves fixing or decompressing nerves outside the central nervous system, addressing issues like nerve entrapment or peripheral nerve tumors. Peripheral nerve surgery is indicated for disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, or peripheral nerve injuries.

Pediatric neurosurgery: Pediatric neurosurgery is a subspecialty of neurosurgery; that includes surgical techniques that treat children with operable neurological conditions such as dystonia, ependymoma, epilepsy, glioma, hydrocephalus, etc.

Why Choose Marengo Asia Hospitals For Neurosurgery?

Here are some reasons why people seeking neurosurgical interventions should choose Marengo Asia Hospitals:

• Patient-centric care: At Marengo Asia Hospitals, patient well-being and satisfaction is our top priority. We focus on transparent communication, compassionate care, and support for patients and their families throughout the entire treatment process.
• State-of-the-art technology: Marengo Asia Hospitals utilizes the latest advances in neurosurgical technology for the treatment of stroke and TIA, brain tumors, seizure and epilepsy, brain and spinal trauma, multiple sclerosis, and neurologic rehabilitation. Our state-of-the-art facilities include cutting-edge imaging systems, robotic-assisted surgery tools, the utilization of dyes like 5 ALA and fluorescence to know the extent of the tumor, and precision-guided navigation systems. This guarantees that patients receive the most accurate diagnoses and optimal surgical results.
• Leading neurosurgeons: Our hospital boasts a team of renowned neurosurgeons who are pioneers in their field. With a wealth of experience and a track record of successful surgeries, our experts are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care. Their expertise spans the entire spectrum of neurosurgical procedures, from minimally invasive approaches to complicated brain and spinal surgeries.
• Patient experience and satisfaction: When it comes to measuring the quality of care and service we provide, Marengo Asia Hospitals turns to the people who know best: our patients. From courtesy to cleanliness, our neurosurgery care units consistently rate among the highest with our patients.
• Multidisciplinary approach: We bring a multidisciplinary approach to neurosurgery, involving collaboration between neurosurgeons, neurologists, radiologists, and other experts. This comprehensive approach ensures that our patients obtain personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs and conditions.

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