An overview of Neurosurgery

As the name goes, neurosurgery is the surgical specialty that deals with the nervous system that includes the brain, spinal cord and various nerves of the body.

There are numerous types of brain surgery and it’s determined by the area of the brain and the condition of the same. Advances in medical technology have enabled surgeons to operate without a single incision and Fortis Hospitals has been consistent in providing the best neurosurgery treatment in India.

Trauma is a very common reason for neurosurgery. After severe trauma, the brain often begins to swell and surgery needs to be performed to release the pressure. Imagine spraining an ankle, it’s obvious to have a swollen ankle afterward. The same happens when your brain is injured, it swells and can cause further damage. Cancer can also be the reason that neurosurgery is needed as cancer can occur in the brain and along the spinal cord.

Why is it done?

Brain surgery is done to fix the abnormalities in the brain. You may need brain surgery if you have any of the following symptoms in or around the brain:

·         Bleeding

·         Blood clots

·         An aneurysm

·         Abnormal blood vessels

·         Nerve damage

·         Stroke

·         Brain tumors

Not all of these conditions require a surgery, but many may be helped by it, especially if they pose a risk to deteriorate your health further.

Types of Brain surgery

There are several types but it majorly depends on what the problem is:

·         Craniotomy: It involves making an incision in the scalp and creating a hole known as a bone flap in the skull. When the procedure is complete, the bone flap is usually secured in place with plates or wires.

·         Biopsy: This is used to remove a small amount of brain tissue or a tumor so it can b examined under a microscope.

·         Minimally invasive Neuroendoscopy: Here, the surgeons makes small holes in the skull to access parts of your brain during this surgery.

Risks involved:

All surgical procedures come with some kind of risk. Since, brain surgery is a critical medical affair, it carries extra risk:

·         Bleeding in the brain

·         Blood clot

·         Brain swelling

·         Coma

·         Memory Problems

·         Allergic reaction

Neurosurgery is an important part of medicine that deals with the healing and treatment of the brain. Equipped with world-class facilities and expert Neuro surgeons, Fortis International Care  has been one of the leading brain surgery hospitalsin India.