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Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

Center for Brain and Spine Chennai
Center for Brain and Spine Chennai

Dr.Shyam Sundar K is an eminent name in the field of neurology. He is one of the best neurosurgeon in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

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ENDOSCOPIC SKULL BASE SURGERY www.chennaibrainandspine.com
Skull base surgery may be done to remove both noncancerous and cancerous growths, and abnormalities on the underside of the brain, the skull base, or the top few vertebrae of the spinal column. The skull base is a crowded and complicated area with different openings that the spinal cord, many blood vessels, and nerves all pass through. SKULL BASE SURGERY www.chennaibrainandspine.com
ENDOSCOPIC SKULL BASE SURGERY In this procedure, the surgeon inserts instruments through the natural openings in the skullthe nose or mouthor by making a small hole just above the eyebrow. Computer-assisted navigation While the endoscope is being used, a computer assists the surgeon in identifying and preserving sensitive structures inside the skull. With this technology, surgeons can see on screen in three dimensions while performing surgery to reduce the possibility of complications. www.chennaibrainandspine.com
ADVANTAGES Reduced scarring No incisions are done on the face, nose, scalp or under the lip Reduced postoperative pain and discomfort Shorter procedure time www.chennaibrainandspine.com
Cysts that develop from birth Growths caused by infections Pituitary tumors Meningiomas, noncancerous tumors that grow from the meninges, the tissue that covers the brain and lies between the brain and skull Trigeminal neuralgia, an intense pain on one side of the face Craniopharyngiomas, growths that occur near the pituitary gland Cerebrospinal fluid fistulas Cerebral aneurysm, a weak, often bulging area in a blood vessel in the brain.. etc SKULL BASE SURGERY USED FOR? www.chennaibrainandspine.com
You may have many possible symptoms from a growth or abnormality in the skull base area. Facial pain Headache Dizziness Visual problems Numbness Weakness of the face Hearing loss or ringing in the ears Nasal congestion or frequent sinus infections SYMPTOMS www.chennaibrainandspine.com
DR. SHYAM SUNDAR K Dr.Shyam Sundar Krishnan MBBS (Chennai), MS (Gen Surg), M.Ch. (Neuro) New No. 10, Old no 11, Parameswari Nagar, 3rd Street, ADYAR,CHENNAI- 600 020, Tamil Nadu, India. Contact Us MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro Surgery MOB :- +91 9952072279,+91 9962072279 Email:- shyamsundar_krishnan@yahoo.com www.chennaibrainandspine.com

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Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery

  • 2. Skull base surgery may be done to remove both noncancerous and cancerous growths, and abnormalities on the underside of the brain, the skull base, or the top few vertebrae of the spinal column. The skull base is a crowded and complicated area with different openings that the spinal cord, many blood vessels, and nerves all pass through. SKULL BASE SURGERY www.chennaibrainandspine.com
  • 3. ENDOSCOPIC SKULL BASE SURGERY In this procedure, the surgeon inserts instruments through the natural openings in the skullthe nose or mouthor by making a small hole just above the eyebrow. Computer-assisted navigation While the endoscope is being used, a computer assists the surgeon in identifying and preserving sensitive structures inside the skull. With this technology, surgeons can see on screen in three dimensions while performing surgery to reduce the possibility of complications. www.chennaibrainandspine.com
  • 4. ADVANTAGES Reduced scarring No incisions are done on the face, nose, scalp or under the lip Reduced postoperative pain and discomfort Shorter procedure time www.chennaibrainandspine.com
  • 5. Cysts that develop from birth Growths caused by infections Pituitary tumors Meningiomas, noncancerous tumors that grow from the meninges, the tissue that covers the brain and lies between the brain and skull Trigeminal neuralgia, an intense pain on one side of the face Craniopharyngiomas, growths that occur near the pituitary gland Cerebrospinal fluid fistulas Cerebral aneurysm, a weak, often bulging area in a blood vessel in the brain.. etc SKULL BASE SURGERY USED FOR? www.chennaibrainandspine.com
  • 6. You may have many possible symptoms from a growth or abnormality in the skull base area. Facial pain Headache Dizziness Visual problems Numbness Weakness of the face Hearing loss or ringing in the ears Nasal congestion or frequent sinus infections SYMPTOMS www.chennaibrainandspine.com
  • 7. DR. SHYAM SUNDAR K Dr.Shyam Sundar Krishnan MBBS (Chennai), MS (Gen Surg), M.Ch. (Neuro) New No. 10, Old no 11, Parameswari Nagar, 3rd Street, ADYAR,CHENNAI- 600 020, Tamil Nadu, India. Contact Us MBBS, MS - General Surgery, MCh - Neuro Surgery MOB :- +91 9952072279,+91 9962072279 Email:- shyamsundar_krishnan@yahoo.com www.chennaibrainandspine.com