It is widely contacted by all, where tumors can be easily removed without any risk of neurological damage.
Types of brain tumor surgery
Below are the common types of brain tumor surgery described below.
1. Biopsy: A surgery is done to remove the tumor tissue sample.
2. Cranotomy: An operation is done to remove a portion of the skull. By doing this, it allows neurosurgeons to locate and remove the tumor as much as possible. The removed part has been changed after surgery.
3. Cnaniactomy: It is similar to cranotomy. The only difference in this operation is that the portion of the skull has not been replaced.
4. Debulking: Surgery is done to reduce the size of the tumor.
5. Partial Removal: An operation to remove only one part of the tumor (due to the risk of a nervous disorder)
6. Complete Removal: Surgery is done to remove the whole tumor.
7. Shunt: With the inclusion of the designated drainage systems, the extra fluid from the brain is allowed to move to the other part of the body.
8. Omaya Reservoir: A small container inserted under the skull and connected to a tube. The container is used as:
A) Give cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) chemotherapy treatment to the brain and its surroundings.
B) Remove the CSF to detect the presence of healthy cells.
C) Remove the cystic fluid without urging for surgery.
9. Skull based surgery: It is related to the specific technique used in removing tumors in the area along with the area of the tumor.
10. Transpinaid Surgery: A surgery is done to work on pituitary adenoma and cranopharyngiomyas.
11. Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy: This is a minimal invasive way of adopting tissues with heat. It is a skilled and secure technique to be used till date. It is also considered as the least invasive option for new or recurring primary and metastatic tumors anywhere in the brain.
Recovery time for brain tumor surgery
The recovery time depends on:
The entire operation was done.
The part of the brain where the tumor is located.
Area of brain affected by surgery
Patient age and overall health
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