A tumor is an abnormal growth in the brain which may be sometimes cancerous. Non-cancerous or benign tumors can be treated by surgery alone. However, malignant or cancerous tumors may require other treatments like chemotherapy and radiotherapy along with surgery.
The goals of surgical approach for the removal of brain tumors are many and may include one or more of the following:
Each patient’s unique circumstances will determine which approach is chosen for his/her surgical treatment. The main approaches are:
Brain tumor surgery is usually suggested after a brain tumor is found on a diagnostic imaging scan. Surgeons remove as much of the tumor as possible while preserving brain functionality and nearby tissues. Gliomas, meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, pituitary tumors, primitive neuroectodermal tumors, medulloblastomas, craniopharyngioma, pineal region tumors, clival tumors, and esthesioneuroblastomas are some of the surgically treated tumor types.
In addition to the neurosurgeon, a team of doctors is involved in treating a brain tumor. They are:
Surgical techniques
Different surgical techniques are employed in the treatment of brain tumors. The technique used for a particular patient usually depends on the tumor type and its location. Few of the commonly used techniques are:
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