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Skull Base Surgery

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About Skull Base Surgery

Skull base surgery is a highly specialized neurosurgical procedure performed to treat tumors, vascular abnormalities, infections, and other disorders located at the base of the skull. The skull base contains critical nerves, blood vessels, and brain...

Overview

The procedure may involve: Microsurgical tumor removal Endoscopic skull base approaches Reconstruction of skull base defects Protection of cranial nerves and blood vessels Multidisciplinary surgical coordination Conditions commonly treated include: Skull base tumors Pituitary tumors Meningiomas Acoustic neuromas CSF leaks Vascular lesions Surgery is planned using advanced MRI and CT imaging along with neuronavigation systems.

Understanding The Procedure

Symptoms That May Require Skull Base Surgery

  • ⦾ Persistent headaches
  • ⦾ Vision disturbances
  • ⦾ Hearing loss
  • ⦾ Facial numbness or weakness
  • ⦾ Balance problems

Recovery & Outlook

Skull base surgery can significantly improve neurological symptoms and tumor control. Long-term outcomes depend on tumor type, surgical complexity, and recovery progress.

Risks

  • ⦾ Cranial nerve injury
  • ⦾ CSF leakage
  • ⦾ Infection
  • ⦾ Bleeding
  • ⦾ Neurological deficits

Post-Operative Care

  • ⦾ Attend regular neurosurgical follow-up visits
  • ⦾ Monitor for fever or fluid leakage
  • ⦾ Continue medications as prescribed
  • ⦾ Avoid heavy strain during recovery
  • ⦾ Participate in rehabilitation if advised

Doctors Who Perform Skull Base Surgery

Meet experienced neurology (brain care) doctors who regularly evaluate and perform skull base surgery.

Dr Rajkumar Pannam

Dr Rajkumar Pannam

MBBS, MS, General Surgery, MCh, Neurosurgery, Fellowship in Cerebrovascular and Endoscopic Neurosurgery, Japan.

KMC: APN20130001365TKT

Consultant Neurosurgeon

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Arun Kumar M A

Arun Kumar M A

MBBS, MS General Surgery,DNB General Surgery,MCh Neurosurgery

KMC: 94243

CONSULTANT NEUROLOGIST

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DR KISHORE R

DR KISHORE R

MBBS, MD, DRNB

KMC: 109264

CONSULTANT NEUROLOGIST

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