Brain Tumors Surgeries

Brain Tumors Surgeries

A brain tumor is a collection of abnormal cells in the brain tissue. Some tumors are benign (non-cancerous) and others are malignant (cancerous). We name tumors by their type of cells or where they tend to occur.

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What is a Brain Tumour?

A mass of abnormal cells in the brain tissue due to uncontrolled multiplication and accumulation is a brain tumour. These can be non-cancerous (benign) or cancerous (malignant) and may vary in shape and size.

With a 120 types accounting for a staggering statistic of 85-90% of all primary tumours of the nervous system, brain tumours are the new bane of mankind’s existence, what with it being the prime cause of solid cancer-related mortality in children below the age of 20.

What is a Brain Tumour?

Why does it happen?

  • Family history, ~5-10% of all cases
  • Age
  • Chemical Exposure, at home or a workplace
  • Radiation Exposure, from medical treatments or due to a nuclear fallout
  • No history of chicken pox

Types

Primary

Originates in the brain itself i.e May develop from brain cells, nerves, et all. These can be:

Malignant:

  • Cancerous
  • Aggressive, fast-growing
  • May result in permanent disability or even death
  • Of these, the most common are ‘Gliomas’, which make up ~78% of all cases
  • Astrocytomas, ependymomas, glioblastoma multiforme, medulloblastomas and oligodendrogliomas are all types of these ‘gliomas’.

Benign:

  • Non-cancerous
  • Not as aggressive
  • Slow-growing
  • May compress normal brain cells and functions due to increased size
  • These include: chordomas, cranipharyngiomas, gangliocitomas, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas

Secondary

  • Aka Metastatic Brain Tumours - which spread to other parts of the body
  • 1 in 4 brain tumour patients are likely to have a metastatic brain tumour

What to look for

Brain tumours may elicit non-specific symptoms and at times, none at all! Here’s what to keep an eye out for:

  • Frequent headaches
  • Seizure and tremors
  • Compromised motor functions
  • Personality changes
  • Partial or complete paralysis
  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Defects in vision and hearing
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Swallowing difficulties
  • Speaking difficulties
  • Confusion
  • Loss of balance

Comprehensive Neurological Care All In One Place

At IBS, we aim to offer you groundbreaking new technology and procedures to ensure the best possible outcome. A combination of cutting-edge radiotherapy, minimally invasive surgical procedures and post-procedural observation has been developed to ascertain the safest care for you and your loved ones.
Our treatment modalities include:

Non-Surgical Radiotherapy

Surgical Therapy

Brain tumours are usually treated surgically along with a combination of therapies, like radiotherapy, which may be given either before the treatment - to reduce the size of the mass, or after the treatment - to destroy any remaining cancerous cells.

Our aim: To extract the tumour while still preserving as much healthy tissue as possible.

Our combination of:

Awake Craniotomies + Personalised Brain Mapping
=
The Creme de la Crème of Neurosurgical Measures

Before the surgery

  • A series of tests to assess the tumour
  • Possible treatment options discussed with your panel of doctors
  • A curated treatment plan, based on your preference

On the day of the surgery

  • Hospital arrival + Check-in
  • Guided Surgical Team and Staff introductions
  • Personalised escort to the operation theatre

Recuperation in the hospital

  • Post-operative critical care and observation
  • Planned hospital stay - usually a day or two
  • Close monitoring and assessment by your assigned caregivers
  • Physiotherapy and rehabilitative measures to guide you through the recovery phase
  • A discharge plan will be curated and given to you, containing vital information about your medication and rehabilitation.

Recuperation at home

  • Wound care briefing
  • Guidelines on your medication, diet, daily activity limits will be provided
  • Scheduled follow-ups to assess recovery
  • Outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy

Follow up care

  • Stay in touch with your doctor to ensure a speedy hassle-free recovery.
  • Regular followups are provided as a part of our treatment model to ensure that you and your doctor are on the same page.

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