Brain Tumor Surgery in India

The non-malignant brain tumors can be taken away by surgery without causing serious damage.

There are times when malignant tumors are diagnosed. Since malignant tumors are cancerous, other modes of treatment are required along with surgery. These treatments are radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy.

One fact to keep in mind is that Brain Tumor Surgery is done for various purposes like:

• To validate diagnosis by acquiring the tissue that needs to be examined in a microscope.
• Eliminate all or as much of the tumor as possible.
• To lessen symptoms and to make a better quality of life by relieving the intracranial pressure caused by cancer.
• Access for implantation of internal chemotherapy or radiation.
• To gain access to deliver intra-surgical treatments such as hypertherapy or laser surgery.

What are the signs and symptoms of Brain Tumor?

The signs symptoms rely on their size, type, and location of the tumor. To sum it all, the most general signs and symptoms include:

• Headaches
• Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs
• Seizures
• Memory issues
• Mood swings and personality changes
• Balance and walking problems
• Vomiting and nausea
• Changes in vision, speech and hearing

Classification of Brain Tumor:

Brain tumors are classified by grades namely I, II, III and grade. Grade IV is the most severe.

Examining the cells under a microscope determine the grade. The higher the grade number means the more abnormal the cells will appear.  Thus, the tumor behaves more aggressively

The common types of brain tumors in adults

• Astrocytoma
• meningiom (a tumor that arises from the membranes around the brain and spinal cord)
• Oligodendroglioma

Techniques of Brain Tumor Diagnosis

• Neurologic exam
• MRI: CT scan
• Angiogram
• Spinal tap
• Biopsy

Types of Brain Tumor Surgery

There are different types of surgeries for Brain Surgery Treatment. Every type of surgery depends on the nature of the brain tumor – its type and location. Hence, the different types of Brain Tumor Surgery are:

• Stereotactic surgery
• Embolization
• Endoscopy
• Laser surgery
• Photodynamic laser surgery
• Ultrasonic aspiration

Brain Tumor Surgery with India EHS:

A well-qualified team of specialists belonging to our partner hospitals performs the Brain Tumor Surgery.

India EHS ensures the best neurosurgeons perform the Brain Tumor Surgery. For this reason, we make arrangements for treatment and surgery in the best hospitals in India. All our hospitals comply with international standards, accreditation and norms in order to deliver the best results.

Moreover, India EHS closely monitors each step from treatment to recovery and aims to make follow-ups and meets with the doctor easy and hassle-free. For this reason, we have our Translators and Patient Care Assistants for your support all the time.

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