ENDOSCOPIC SKULL BASE SURGERY
ENDOSCOPIC SKULL BASE SURGERY
Skull base tumours are tumours present at the base of the skull. They may be malignant or benign.Endoscopy is a minimally invasive surgical approach with the advantage of shorter hospital stay, less complications and quicker recovery. This involves the accurate visualization of the tumour through an endoscope. The endoscope is a pen-sized thin instrument attached with the camera and that sends pictures to the external display that guides the surgeon. Both the endoscope and the microsurgical instruments are either inserted through individual two or more small holes in the skull (neuroendoscopy) or through the nose and sinus (sinonasal endoscopy).
The procedure can be performed to:
- Inspect the brain
- Biopsy/remove small tumours
- Drain/remove cysts and
- Create bypass channels for circulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Procedure For transsphenoidal removal of pituitary tumour?
- This procedure is performed to remove a pituitary tumour in the pituitary gland. The tumour is reached by working through the nose.
- To accurately localise your tumour a computerised guidance system and a microscope is used to assist with the surgery.
- By working through one nostril, a hole is made at the back of the nose into the sphenoid sinus, through a layer of bone between the sphenoid sinus and the pituitary gland to gain access to the tumour.
- To help fill the hole from where the tumour was removed, it may be necessary to remove small pieces of fat and other tissue through a small cut in your thigh or abdomen.
- Tissue glue may be used to secure the tissue fat and other tissue in place. This helps to prevent leakage of brain (cerebrospinal) fluid.
- The cut in your leg will be closed with sutures and the nose packed with a spongy material.
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Dr. Yasaswi consults at Dr Yasaswi’s Brain Spine and Neuro Centre in HSR Layout
Sector 2. He chooses hospitals in Bengaluru with advanced & innovative technologies for surgeries.
Dr. Vamsi treats conditions involving the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. dr. vamsi has extensive experience in brain tumor surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine surgery, pituitary surgery, skull base surgery, scoliotic correction, spinal deformity surgery, and endoscopic spine surgery.
At Dr. Yasaswi’s Brain, Spine & Neuro Centre, you can consult with a range of super specialist doctors including:
Neurosurgeon & Minimally Invasive Spine surgeon
ENT surgeon
Plastic & Cosmetic surgeon
Gastrointestinal surgeon
Orthopaedic surgeon
Obstetric and gynecologic surgeon
Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon
Endocrinologist
Pediatrician
Dentist
General physician
Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive and specialized care across these medical disciplines.
Dr Yasaswi offers:
- Experienced surgeons from top hospitals.
- Quick consultations, no long waits.
- Help in choosing affordable quality hospitals for surgery.
- Easy surgery in top private hospitals with travel support.
- Quality online consultations for spine and neurosurgery.
- Budget-friendly options for economical patient choices.
Yes, Dr. Yasaswi’s Superspeciality Centre collaborates with several hospitals, ensuring comprehensive medical care and top-notch facilities for our patients’ well-being.
The doctors, during their hospital interactions, will choose the hospitals that are cost-effective or budget-friendly for the patients.
Yes, we are partnered with a few specific labs whose results are accurate. We also have Home collection services.
We always encourage scheduling appointments for consultations with our doctors, However in case of an emergency, walk-in patients will be accommodated at the end of the day following the completion of scheduled appointments.
Please bring either the printed films or a disc as supplied by your medical imaging provider, if an electronic copy is not available. Please confirm the location of where your scans were done prior to your appointment to determine if we can access images.
Minimally invasive surgery means surgery through a very small incision. There is less trauma and pain due to the minimal disruption of the musculature. patients will experience a faster recovery, shorter hospital stay, and can return to pre-surgery activity much more quickly.
Recovery varies based on the particular surgery. generally, it is recommended that patients take two weeks off work to recover from any surgery.
Dr. Yasaswi’s Brain, Spine & Neuro Center earns its recognition as a super-speciality OPD clinic through a powerhouse of specialized medical expertise. Our doctors are a league of highly educated professionals. We take pride in having an elite team of extensively qualified doctors, each a specialist in their respective fields. Our team, encompassing Neurosurgeons, ENT Surgeons, Plastic & Cosmetic Surgeons, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Gastrointestinal Surgeons, Endocrinologists, Pediatricians, and Dentists, each champions their field.This ensures that every patient receives care from medical experts, setting our clinic apart as a hub of excellence in specialized healthcare.