Brain and Skull Base Tumour Surgery

Brain and skull base tumour surgery at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai in Kottayam, Kerala provides surgical treatment for brain tumours, pituitary tumours, and skull base tumours using advanced microsurgical and endoscopic techniques. Each case is assessed through a multidisciplinary approach, with treatment planned according to the tumour's location, type, size, and relationship to critical brain structures. Neurosurgeons use intraoperative neuromonitoring, microsurgery, endoscopic techniques, and awake craniotomy in selected cases to improve surgical precision while protecting important neurological functions. The aim is to achieve the safest possible tumour removal while preserving healthy brain tissue and maintaining neurological function.

Services we offer

Brain Tumour Surgery
Removal of brain tumours such as glioma and meningioma, using craniotomy, awake surgery, and endoscopic techniques.
Pituitary Tumour Surgery
Endoscopic removal of pituitary tumours through the nose, avoiding open surgery.
Skull Base Surgery
Surgery for tumours and lesions at the base of the skull, including craniopharyngiomas, using open and endoscopic approaches.
Awake Brain Surgery
Surgery performed with the patient awake for parts of the operation, to protect speech and movement when a tumour is near critical areas.
CSF Leak Repair
Repair of leaks of the fluid surrounding the brain, using endoscopic techniques.

Frequently asked Questions

No. Many brain tumours are benign, but they may still need treatment because of their size or location. Diagnosis guides the right approach.

It is continuous monitoring of the brain and nerves during surgery, which helps the surgeon protect vital functions and improves the safety of the operation.

A pituitary tumour is often removed endoscopically through the nose, which avoids open surgery and allows faster recovery.

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