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Neuro Onco Surgery
- Days In Hospital 5 days
- Outside Hospital Stay 7 days
- Success Rate 75%
Minimum Cost
$ 4500
Maximum Cost.
$ 7500
Most Asked Procedures
Overview of Neuro Onco Surgery in India
Neuro-oncology surgery is a subspecialty of medicine that deals primarily with the surgical treatment of tumors of nervous system. The nervous system is the brain and the spinal cord of the body. In this situation, we are dealing with the treatment of tumor cells in the nervous system. The tumors that are formed in the brain and spinal cord are being treated through a surgical procedure.
Brain tumors are relatively rare as compared and measured against lung tumors, kidney tumors, breast tumors and prostate tumors, but brain tumors can be devastating and it may affect movement physically and cognitively affecting how someone talks and thinks about the world around them and may even threaten someone's life.
Brain tumors can occur at any age depending on the extend of the genetic predisposition that occurs, brain tumors can be overwhelmingly present in children. The most common type of brain tumor, is gliomas, they followed by meningiomas, then pituitary tumors, to other types. The survival from a brain tumor is a function of the age of the patient at diagnosis and of the extensiveness of tumor cells within the brain at that time of diagnosis.
Neuro-oncosurgery treatments are most effective for the patient during the early stages of brain tumor disease. The treatment option chosen for the patient is normally based on the patient's reaction to the specific treatment. The type of surgery performed depends on many different factors including the type, size and location of the tumor. When the tumor cells grow aggressively they become extensive incurable and the surgical care provided to the patient is to only relieve this symptoms and to enhance the overall quality of life for that patient.
Types of Neuro Onco Surgery:
Neurosurgical oncology deals with benign and malignant tumors in the brain, skull, skull base, spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.
Specifically, this includes:
- Secondary spinal tumors: These tumors, also called metastases, involve tumors or metastases that spread to the spine from other parts of the body.
- Primary brain tumors: These tumors arise in the brain, such as gliomas, meningiomas, schwannomas, and pituitary adenomas.
- Secondary brain tumors: These tumors involve tumors that originate in one body part and spread to the brain (these also are called metastases). Common types of cancers are lung, breast, melanoma, and kidney cancer.
- Primary spinal tumors: These tumors start in the spinal cord or spine and include meningiomas, schwannomas, ependymomas, and chordomas.
Procedure:
Biopsy
Biopsy is the procedure to remove a small piece of tumor tissue from wherever the tumor is located. Biopsy is used to identify and diagnose the tumor and its respective tumor type. Biopsy is important in the planning of treatment depending on the type of tumor cells.
Craniotomy
Surgical access to the brain is obtained through craniotomy, which is the procedure used to surgically remove part of the skull. The goal is to remove the tumor while avoiding damage to as much healthy brain tissue as possibly could be accomplished.
Brain or Spinal Tumor Resection
This type of surgery involves not only the removal of tumors that are physically located in the brain and spinal cord areas or along the spinal column, but it will also involve the healthy tissue as well. The objective is to remove a maximum of the tumor while otherwise protecting neurological function.
Debulking
Debulking surgery is used when the tumor is not completely resectable due to size or location. The goal of debulking is to remove part of the tumor, which decreases its size andbased on the medical results, will relieve symptoms. After debulking surgery, any remaining tumor cells are treated with radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
Shunt Placement
Some brain tumors cause an increased production of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which increases pressure in the brain. The shunt that is placed is a tube that directs, drains, and absorbs the excess CSF from the brain. This surgery relieves pressure from the brain and helps absorb the CSF.
Stereotactic Surgery
Stereotactic surgery is designed to precisely target brain tumours using advanced imaging and computer-guided stereotactic methods to target the tumours in three dimensions. Stereotactic surgery helps with the accurate localisation of the target tumour, primarily to remove as much of the tumour while sparing the surrounding healthy brain tissue.
Awake Craniotomy
We perform an awake craniotomy when tumors arise in areas of the brain that are critical to neurological function. This surgery permits real-time neurological monitoring and provides assurance that the important parts of the brain will remain intact.
Decompressive Laminectomy
We perform a decompressive laminectomy when there are tumors in the spinal cord that compress and narrow the spinal canal through which nerves traverse. This surgery removes some of the vertebral bone to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves.
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Cost of Neuro Onco Surgery in India
Cost Of Neuro-Onco Surgery In India
|
Treatment |
Min |
Max |
|
Brain Tumor Surgery |
2131 USD |
2841 USD |
|
Spine Tumor Surgery |
2397 USD |
3196 USD |
|
Craniotomy Surgery |
3516 USD |
4688 USD |
|
Others |
4000 USD |
6000 USD |
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Indications of Neuro Onco Surgery:
Diagnosis of Neuro Onco Surgery India
Neuro-oncology surgery diagnosis starts with steps upon which:
Taking a medical history: including symptoms & prior medical conditions
Conducting a neurological examination: to assess signs of a tumor
Imaging studies: MRI, CT scan, PET scans to visualize & locate the tumor
Biopsy: obtaining a tissue specimen to make the differential diagnosis
Molecular testing: of tumor tissue to identify genetic or molecular alterations
Consideration of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis (e.g. CSF analysis).
Risk Factors:
Risk Factors of Neuro-Onco Surgery
Infection
You are at risk of having an infection at the surgical site. Also, an infection present in the brain is life-threatening.
Bleeding
There is a risk of bleeding during or after surgery when the incisions are closed and can complicate recovery.
Neurological Deficits
Depending on the part of the brain affected by the size and location of the tumor, some symptoms can include weakness, sensory changes, or cognitive disorders.
Seizures
Some patients may experience seizures due to the surgery itself, especially given that the tumor may be located in a part of the brain associated with excess brain activity.
Swelling and Edema
There may be swelling and edema in the brain or spinal cord, which could lead to increased pressure within the skull or spinal canal.
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak
Surgery can cause interruptions to the usual flow of CSF that can cause CSF leaks. This can increase the risk of infection.
Blood Clots
Patients who experience limited movements or bedridden patients can develop blood clots within the veins which can travel to places in the body such as lungs or heart and show symptoms in major organs.
Overall Health Risks
Patients with other medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or weakened immune system can increase the risk of complications during or after surgery. Good management should take place in order to manage the complications faced during recovery.