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.
It is surgery where the patient is awake for part of the operation, allowing the
surgeon to protect speech and movement when removing a tumour near
critical brain areas.
Yes. Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai in Kottayam performs brain, pituitary, and skull
base tumour surgery using microsurgical, awake, and endoscopic techniques,
with intraoperative neuromonitoring.
