Top Brain Tumor Doctors In Bangalore

Doctors
Dr. Prathap Kumar

Neurosurgeon

40 Yrs of Practice

Sparsh Hospital

Doctors
Dr. Varadarajulu

Neurosurgeon

38 Yrs of Practice

Cura Hospital

Doctors
Dr. NK Venkataramana

Neurosurgeon

35 Yrs of Practice

Cytecare Hospital

Doctors
Dr. Rajakumar

Neurosurgeon

33 Yrs of Practice

Fortis Hospital

Doctors
Dr. HV Satish

Neurosurgeon

30 Yrs of Practice

Koshys Hospital

Doctors
Dr. Prahraj

Neurosurgeon

30 Yrs of Practice

Fortis Hospital

Doctors
Dr. S Balaji

Neurosurgeon

28 Yrs of Practice

Ayu Health Hospital

Doctors
Dr. Tarakram

Neurosurgeon

27 Yrs of Practice

Ayu Health Hospital

Doctors
Dr. Satish

Neurosurgeon

27 Yrs of Practice

Fortis Hospital

Doctors
Dr. Arjun Srivatsa

Neurosurgeon

27 Yrs of Practice

Columbia Asia Hospital

What Is A Brain Tumor Surgery?

A brain tumor is a mass/growth of abnormal cells inside the brain. A brain tumor surgery is performed for the removal of tumors from the head without causing any major damage. It is the most common treatment for a brain tumor. A brain tumor surgery helps to remove the tumor completely or tries to heal it by partial removal. Many benign (non-cancerous) tumors can be treated only by surgery. Most malignant (cancerous) tumors, however, require treatment in addition to surgery, such as radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy.

Why Is A Brain Tumor Surgery Performed?

  • TreatmentTo remove the whole tumor
  • TreatmentTo partially remove the tumor to slow its growth and help with the symptoms
  • TreatmentTo drain the build-up of excess fluids inside the brain
  • TreatmentTo help identify and diagnose other treatments required, like chemotherapy
  • TreatmentTo prevent internal bleeding inside the brain

What Is The Procedure For A Brain Tumor Surgery?

The procedure carried out for a brain tumor depends on the type, size, and location of the tumor inside the brain.

During a brain tumor surgery, the doctor cuts out a small part of the scalp bone from the skull. The part of the skull removed is called the bone flap. The bone flap is temporarily removed to expose the brain tissue and create an opening that allows the doctor to operate on the brain and remove the tumor entirely, or partially.

A brain tumor surgery is usually carried out in the following way –

  • TreatmentOn arrival at the hospital, the patient is made to lie down and be given anesthesia before the procedure.
  • Treatment When the patient is asleep, the head is attached to a skull fixation device attached to the table, to help keep the head still during the surgery.
  • TreatmentA tube is placed inside the lungs to help with breathing during the surgery.
  • TreatmentA line is made on the head to mark the path of incision for the doctor to see.
  • TreatmentAfter this, an antiseptic is used to prepare the area of the incision. Sometimes, a part of the head is shaved off as skin incisions are usually made behind the hairline. Clips may be applied to minimize the bleeding during the surgery and the muscles and are flapped back and secured.
  • TreatmentThe doctor then starts with the brain tumor surgery with the help of the required medical equipment.

How To Prepare For A Brain Tumor Surgery?

Preparations for brain tumor surgery will be instructed by your doctor based on the health condition and the intensity of the surgery.