Best Endoscopic and Open Skull Base Surgery in South Mumbai

1)What is Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery?

Endoscopic skull base surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery to correct a number of different conditions affecting the skull base.Endoscopic skull base surgery is a highly specialized minimally invasive surgical technique to evaluate, diagnose and treat benign or cancerous growths in the lower brain, skull base and upper vertebrae of the Spine. It can also be useful in repairing cerebrospinal fluid leaks, congenital anomalies and malformations.Dr.Vikram Karamarkar is Best Endoscopic and Open Skull Base Surgery in South Mumbai.

Instead of accessing the brain through a craniotomy (a surgical opening in the skull), skull base surgeons use specialized instruments for the operation, including an endoscope inserted through the natural openings of the skull (such as the nose, mouth and above the eyes).

How is endoscopic skull base and orbital surgery performed?

Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery is a minimally invasive approach that uses the nose and sinuses to remove tumors and lesions in hard-to-reach areas of the skull base.Through this procedure, doctors can operate on areas that were previously considered inoperable or required a craniotomy or large facial incisions, without disturbing the face or skull.Consult Best Endoscopic Skull Base Surgeon in South Mumbai

Endoscopic orbital surgery uses the same techniques to access diseases or tumors in the orbit while avoiding large incisions in the face and around the eyes.

During the procedure, the Endoscopic skull Base surgeon works with neurosurgeons, oculoplastic surgeons and other specialists as needed.This combination of specialties ensures the best care for patients.

When Reconstructive Surgery is necessary, plastic surgeons including those who specialize in preserving facial appearance, become part of your team.

Many skull base tumors can be removed using minimally invasive techniques that do not require incisions through the skull. Sometimes,because of the location or size of the tumor, it must be removed with an open surgery called a craniotomy.

Our surgeons is Best Endoscopic and Open skull Base Surgery in South Mumbai in open and minimally invasive skull base surgery.They will develop the most effective surgical plan for you depending on the location of the tumor.

Types of Surgery

The type of skull base tumor surgery usually depends on the location and size of the tumor, as well as the degree of entanglement of Blood Vessel and nerves.Our surgeons are experienced in all possible surgical approaches to these tumors and can discuss the best option for you.

Skull Base Surgeries are performed to remove or repair abnormalities found on the bony surface under the brain (the skull base).

Many vital structures, such as large blood vessels and important nerves, exit the skull and enter the skull through the skull base. The skull base separates the brain from the eyes, nose, ears and other facial structures.It starts above the eyebrows and runs downwards, ending at the back of the head where the foramen magnum is located.Visit Best Open Skull Base Surgeon in South Mumbai.

The Base of the Skull is divided into three regions from Front to Back

Anterior Cranial Fossa

Middle Cranial Fossa (with the pituitary Gland at its center)

Posterior Cranial Fossa- which contains the brain stem and cerebellum.

The Brain Stem is the connection between the brain and the spinal cord and contains nerves involved in controlling breathing, Blood Pressure, eye movements and swallowing. The brain stem is connected to the spinal cord through the Foramen magnum.The cerebellum lies behind the foramen magnum and is involved in co-ordination and balance.So Schedule an Appointment with Best Open Skull Base surgeon.

What can You expect after Skull Base Surgery?

Generally, patients who undergo transphenoidal surgery are discharged after one or two days in hospital.Those who have a Craniotomy usually stay longer, about a week.