Brain Tumor Surgery

About Brain Tumor Surgery

Brain tumor surgery involves the surgical removal of an abnormal growth of tissue within the skull, which may be benign or malignant, and is performed when a tumor is causing symptoms such as headaches, seizures, vision changes, weakness, or personality changes, or when it threatens to compress critical brain structures. The standard approach is a craniotomy, in which a section of skull is temporarily removed to give the surgeon direct access to the tumor; modern procedures rely on intraoperative neuronavigation, MRI or CT-based mapping, and sometimes awake craniotomy with real-time brain mapping to remove as much tumor as possible while protecting areas responsible for speech, movement, or sensation. Neurophysiological monitoring during the operation helps reduce the risk of new neurological deficits. Depending on the tumor type and location, surgery may be followed by radiation therapy or chemotherapy, and tissue removed during the operation is sent for pathological analysis to guide further treatment. India has a large network of neurosurgical centres offering this level of intraoperative technology, making it a practical option for international patients seeking timely, technically advanced tumor surgery. Recovery typically involves a hospital stay of several days followed by gradual rehabilitation.