Neuroendoscopy :

Neuroendoscopy is a popular choice of neuro physicians and surgeons, to treat serious conditions of the Central Nervous System which includes the brain and spinal cord, or repair any craniofacial damage. It helps surgeons access those parts of the brain which are hard to access through traditional, incisional surgery.

In this procedure, the surgeon makes one or two dime-sized incisions or holes on the skull to insert the endoscope. Alternately, he/she may use the mouth or nose cavities to access the brain through the sinuses.

The procedure can be done to remove a small sample of suspected tumour for further diagnosis. This is called a biopsy. Later, once the tissue is confirmed to be a tumour, the procedure can be done to remove the tumour altogether.

Neuroendoscopy is used to treat a wide range of tumours and cancers, cysts, neurological disorders, neurovascular conditions and trauma-induced damage. This includes:

• Pineal region tumours
• Pituitary tumours
• Skull base tumours
• Ventricular tumours
• Acoustic neuromas
• Ventricular tumours
• Benign brain tumours
• Meningiomas
• Malignant brain tumours or brain cancer
• Glomus tumours
• Sinus cancer
• Pseudo tumours or false tumours
• Hydrocephalus
• Bell’s palsy
• Spasmodic torticollis
• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Cushing’s disease
• Hemifacial Spasm
• Optic nerve compression
• Glossopharyngeal neuralgia
• Facial bone and skull fractures
• Osteosarcoma of the skull base
• Rathke’s cleft cysts
• Brain aneurysms
• Arteriovenous malformations
• Hemorrhagic stroke

Benefits of Neuro Endoscopy over traditional surgery

• Access those areas of the brain that are hard to reach with traditional surgery
• Remove a tumour without damaging other parts of the brain or skull
• Quicker or shorter recovery times
• Reduced risk of side effects and low rate of complications
• Smaller Incisions or cuts
• Lesser pain and quicker healing
• Reduced risk of infection
• Reduced risk of brain trauma, that is lesser disruption to surrounding tissues and muscles
• Shorter hospital stay