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Craniotomy

A craniotomy is the surgical removal of a part of the bone from the skull to expose the brain. This section of the bone is called the bone flap. The bone flap is temporarily removed and then replaced after the brain surgery has been done. Some procedures may use the guidance of computers and imaging to reach the precise location within the brain that is to be treated.

This technique requires the use of a frame placed onto the skull or a frameless structure that uses superficially placed markers on the scalp. Scans made of the brain with the help of these imaging techniques provide a three-dimensional image of a tumor within the brain. It is useful in making the distinction between tumor tissue and healthy tissue and reaching the precise location of the abnormal tissue.

What Makes You Eligible For Craniotomy?

A craniotomy may be done for multiple reasons such as:

  • Diagnosing, removing, or treating brain tumors
  • Clipping or repairing of Aneurysm
  • Removing blood or blood clots from a leaking blood vessel
  • Relieving pressure within the brain by removing damaged or swollen areas of the brain that may be caused by traumatic injury or stroke
  • Treating epilepsy
  • Implanting stimulator devices to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson's diseases
  • Removing an Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) or addressing an Arteriovenous Fistula (AFV)
  • Draining a brain abscess, which is an infected pus-filled pocket
  • Repairing skull fractures
  • Repairing a tear in the membrane lining the brain

 


 


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Types of Craniotomy

Extended Bi-frontal Craniotomy: The extended bi-frontal craniotomy is a traditional skull base procedure generally used to target difficult tumors towards the front of the brain. Here, the surgeons generally recommend it as safer to remove extra bone than to unnecessarily manipulate the brain. The extended bi-frontal craniotomy involves making an incision in the scalp behind the hairline and removing the bone that forms the contour of the orbits and the forehead. This bone is replaced at the end of surgery. Removing this bone allows surgeons to operate in the space between and behind the eyes without having to unnecessarily manipulate the brain. The extended bi-frontal craniotomy is typically used for those tumors that cannot be removed by minimally invasive approaches.

Types of tumors that can be treated with the extended bi-frontal craniotomy usually include - Meningiomas, Esthesioneuroblastomas, and Malignant skull base tumors.

Minimally Invasive Supra-Orbital “Eyebrow” Craniotomy:

Supra-orbital craniotomy also often referred to as "eyebrow" craniotomy is a procedure used to remove brain tumors. In this procedure, neurosurgeons make a small incision within the eyebrow to access tumors in the front of the brain or as referred to as ‘pituitary tumors’. This approach is used when a tumor is very large or close to the optic nerves or vital arteries. Since it is a minimally invasive procedure, supra-orbital “eyebrow” craniotomy often provides less pain than open craniotomy accompanied with faster recovery and minimal scarring.

Retro-Sigmoid “Keyhole” Craniotomy

Retro-sigmoid craniotomy also often referred to as "keyhole" craniotomy is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure performed to remove brain tumors. This procedure allows for the removal of skull base tumors through a small incision behind the ear, providing access to the cerebellum and brainstem. Benefits of "keyhole" craniotomy include less pain after the procedure as compared to postoperative in open craniotomy, less scarring and a more rapid recovery.

Orbitozygomatic Craniotomy

The Orbitozygomatic craniotomy is a traditional skull base procedure used to target difficult tumors and aneurysms. This procedure is typically used for those lesions that cannot be removed by more minimally invasive procedures. Orbitozygomatic craniotomy involves making an incision in the scalp behind the hairline and removing the bone that forms the contour of the orbit and cheek. This enables surgeons to reach deeper and difficult parts of the brain while minimizing severe damage to the brain. Brain tumors that may be treated with Orbitozygomatic craniotomy include Craniopharyngioma, Pituitary tumors, and Meningiomas.

Translabyrinthine Craniotomy

A Translabyrinthine craniotomy is a procedure that involves making an incision in the scalp behind the ear, then removing the mastoid bone and some of the inner ear bone that contains receptors for balance. The surgeon then finds and removes the tumor or as much of the tumor as possible without the risk of severe damage to the brain.


FAQ's

What is Craniotomy?

A craniotomy is an opening of the skull enclosing the brain and its surrounding structures. Generally, in this procedure, the bone is preserved and later fixed into place at the end of the surgical procedure.

Why is it done?

This procedure is done if swelling occurs after the brain surgery or if the skull bone flap cannot be replaced for other reasons.

How long is the recovery?

It can take 4 to 8 weeks to recover from surgery. The cuts or incisions may be sore for about 5 days after surgery. There might be persistent numbness and pains near the wound, or swelling and bruising around the eyes.

 


Range Of Treatment Cost

5000 - 6000 USD

Types of Craniotomy

Extended Bi-frontal Craniotomy: The extended bi-frontal craniotomy is a traditional skull base procedure generally used to target difficult tumors towards the front of the brain. Here, the surgeons generally recommend it as safer to remove extra bone than to unnecessarily manipulate the brain. The extended bi-frontal craniotomy involves making an incision in the scalp behind the hairline and removing the bone that forms the contour of the orbits and the forehead. This bone is replaced at the end of surgery. Removing this bone allows surgeons to operate in the space between and behind the eyes without having to unnecessarily manipulate the brain. The extended bi-frontal craniotomy is typically used for those tumors that cannot be removed by minimally invasive approaches.

Types of tumors that can be treated with the extended bi-frontal craniotomy usually include - Meningiomas, Esthesioneuroblastomas, and Malignant skull base tumors.

Minimally Invasive Supra-Orbital “Eyebrow” Craniotomy:

Supra-orbital craniotomy also often referred to as "eyebrow" craniotomy is a procedure used to remove brain tumors. In this procedure, neurosurgeons make a small incision within the eyebrow to access tumors in the front of the brain or as referred to as ‘pituitary tumors’. This approach is used when a tumor is very large or close to the optic nerves or vital arteries. Since it is a minimally invasive procedure, supra-orbital “eyebrow” craniotomy often provides less pain than open craniotomy accompanied with faster recovery and minimal scarring.

Retro-Sigmoid “Keyhole” Craniotomy

Retro-sigmoid craniotomy also often referred to as "keyhole" craniotomy is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure performed to remove brain tumors. This procedure allows for the removal of skull base tumors through a small incision behind the ear, providing access to the cerebellum and brainstem. Benefits of "keyhole" craniotomy include less pain after the procedure as compared to postoperative in open craniotomy, less scarring and a more rapid recovery.

Orbitozygomatic Craniotomy

The Orbitozygomatic craniotomy is a traditional skull base procedure used to target difficult tumors and aneurysms. This procedure is typically used for those lesions that cannot be removed by more minimally invasive procedures. Orbitozygomatic craniotomy involves making an incision in the scalp behind the hairline and removing the bone that forms the contour of the orbit and cheek. This enables surgeons to reach deeper and difficult parts of the brain while minimizing severe damage to the brain. Brain tumors that may be treated with Orbitozygomatic craniotomy include Craniopharyngioma, Pituitary tumors, and Meningiomas.

Translabyrinthine Craniotomy

A Translabyrinthine craniotomy is a procedure that involves making an incision in the scalp behind the ear, then removing the mastoid bone and some of the inner ear bone that contains receptors for balance. The surgeon then finds and removes the tumor or as much of the tumor as possible without the risk of severe damage to the brain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Craniotomy?

A craniotomy is an opening of the skull enclosing the brain and its surrounding structures. Generally, in this procedure, the bone is preserved and later fixed into place at the end of the surgical procedure.

Why is it done?

This procedure is done if swelling occurs after the brain surgery or if the skull bone flap cannot be replaced for other reasons.

How long is the recovery?

It can take 4 to 8 weeks to recover from surgery. The cuts or incisions may be sore for about 5 days after surgery. There might be persistent numbness and pains near the wound, or swelling and bruising around the eyes.

 

Range of Treatment Cost

5000 - 6000 USD

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Varun Trauma & Burn Centre (P) Ltd.

Located in the National Capital Region of New Delhi - Aligarh, Varun Trauma & Burn Centre (P) Ltd., a unit of Varun Hospital a Super-Specialty Hospital, is just a 10 minute drive from Aligarh's Railway Station & Bus Stop. Our facility is verified as a L.....

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SANTOKH HOSPITAL

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Craniotomy

A craniotomy is the surgical removal of a part of the bone from the skull to expose the brain. This section of the bone is called the bone flap. The bone flap is temporarily removed and then replaced after the brain surgery has been done. Some procedures may use the guidance of computers and imaging to reach the precise location within the brain that is to be treated.

This technique requires the use of a frame placed onto the skull or a frameless structure that uses superficially placed markers on the scalp. Scans made of the brain with the help of these imaging techniques provide a three-dimensional image of a tumor within the brain. It is useful in making the distinction between tumor tissue and healthy tissue and reaching the precise location of the abnormal tissue.

What Makes You Eligible For Craniotomy?

A craniotomy may be done for multiple reasons such as:

  • Diagnosing, removing, or treating brain tumors
  • Clipping or repairing of Aneurysm
  • Removing blood or blood clots from a leaking blood vessel
  • Relieving pressure within the brain by removing damaged or swollen areas of the brain that may be caused by traumatic injury or stroke
  • Treating epilepsy
  • Implanting stimulator devices to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson's diseases
  • Removing an Arteriovenous malformation (AVM) or addressing an Arteriovenous Fistula (AFV)
  • Draining a brain abscess, which is an infected pus-filled pocket
  • Repairing skull fractures
  • Repairing a tear in the membrane lining the brain

Types of Craniotomy

Extended Bi-frontal Craniotomy: The extended bi-frontal craniotomy is a traditional skull base procedure generally used to target difficult tumors towards the front of the brain. Here, the surgeons generally recommend it as safer to remove extra bone than to unnecessarily manipulate the brain. The extended bi-frontal craniotomy involves making an incision in the scalp behind the hairline and removing the bone that forms the contour of the orbits and the forehead. This bone is replaced at the end of surgery. Removing this bone allows surgeons to operate in the space between and behind the eyes without having to unnecessarily manipulate the brain. The extended bi-frontal craniotomy is typically used for those tumors that cannot be removed by minimally invasive approaches.

Types of tumors that can be treated with the extended bi-frontal craniotomy usually include - Meningiomas, Esthesioneuroblastomas, and Malignant skull base tumors.

Minimally Invasive Supra-Orbital “Eyebrow” Craniotomy:

Supra-orbital craniotomy also often referred to as "eyebrow" craniotomy is a procedure used to remove brain tumors. In this procedure, neurosurgeons make a small incision within the eyebrow to access tumors in the front of the brain or as referred to as ‘pituitary tumors’. This approach is used when a tumor is very large or close to the optic nerves or vital arteries. Since it is a minimally invasive procedure, supra-orbital “eyebrow” craniotomy often provides less pain than open craniotomy accompanied with faster recovery and minimal scarring.

Retro-Sigmoid “Keyhole” Craniotomy

Retro-sigmoid craniotomy also often referred to as "keyhole" craniotomy is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure performed to remove brain tumors. This procedure allows for the removal of skull base tumors through a small incision behind the ear, providing access to the cerebellum and brainstem. Benefits of "keyhole" craniotomy include less pain after the procedure as compared to postoperative in open craniotomy, less scarring and a more rapid recovery.

Orbitozygomatic Craniotomy

The Orbitozygomatic craniotomy is a traditional skull base procedure used to target difficult tumors and aneurysms. This procedure is typically used for those lesions that cannot be removed by more minimally invasive procedures. Orbitozygomatic craniotomy involves making an incision in the scalp behind the hairline and removing the bone that forms the contour of the orbit and cheek. This enables surgeons to reach deeper and difficult parts of the brain while minimizing severe damage to the brain. Brain tumors that may be treated with Orbitozygomatic craniotomy include Craniopharyngioma, Pituitary tumors, and Meningiomas.

Translabyrinthine Craniotomy

A Translabyrinthine craniotomy is a procedure that involves making an incision in the scalp behind the ear, then removing the mastoid bone and some of the inner ear bone that contains receptors for balance. The surgeon then finds and removes the tumor or as much of the tumor as possible without the risk of severe damage to the brain.

What is Craniotomy?

A craniotomy is an opening of the skull enclosing the brain and its surrounding structures. Generally, in this procedure, the bone is preserved and later fixed into place at the end of the surgical procedure.

Why is it done?

This procedure is done if swelling occurs after the brain surgery or if the skull bone flap cannot be replaced for other reasons.

How long is the recovery?

It can take 4 to 8 weeks to recover from surgery. The cuts or incisions may be sore for about 5 days after surgery. There might be persistent numbness and pains near the wound, or swelling and bruising around the eyes.

 

5000 - 6000 USD

Top Hospitals

Rating :

Craniotomy
Asian Clinic

Asian Clinic is your doorway to good health. With the backing of Asian Institute of Medical Sciences and inspired by the idea of bridging the gap between people and next generation medical facilities, Asian Clinic offers consistent and superior quality healthcare s.....

Rating :

NABH
Craniotomy
Baby Memorial Hospital

The vision 'affordable, accessible and quality healthcare for all', a dream of visionary, Dr. K G Alexander was made a reality in 1987 with the commencement of Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH). The novel initiative then marked a revolution in the healthcare seg.....

Rating :

Craniotomy
Cytecare Cancer Hospitals

Cytecare is led by a team of professionals with over 100+ person-years of experience in leading healthcare and life sciences businesses globally, including Asia, Africa and in India. Recognising the significant gap in quality of cancer care and use of standard, evi.....

Rating :

Craniotomy
Meraki Dental Studio

Meraki Multi-Specialty Dental Studio is a state of the art facility with well-qualified dentists who believe in continued education and utilizing world’s latest technologies and procedures to offer unprecedented service and car.....

Rating :

Craniotomy
Varun Trauma & Burn Centre (P) Ltd.

Located in the National Capital Region of New Delhi - Aligarh, Varun Trauma & Burn Centre (P) Ltd., a unit of Varun Hospital a Super-Specialty Hospital, is just a 10 minute drive from Aligarh's Railway Station & Bus Stop. Our facility is verified as a L.....

Rating :

Craniotomy
APULKI VAIRAGADE HOSPITAL

The Apulki Vairagade Hospital is ISO 9001:2008 certified for Quality Management System. We cater to patients from all over Vidarbha as well as parts of Madhya Pradesh and Chattishgarh. We are here to server Patients by an organized, highly-trained, Doctors.....

Rating :

NABHNABL
Craniotomy
Sahyadri Speciality Hospital

Sahyadri hospitals is the largest chain of hospitals in Maharashtra with its network units spread across Pune, Nashik, Karad and Navi Mumbai. Sahyadri Speciality Hospital Nagar Road marks the presence of the group in East Pune . It is a 130 bedded Multi-Speciality .....

Rating :

Craniotomy
VENLAKHS DENTO CARE

Venlakhs Dento Care is a Multi-speciality dental clinic located in Madurai. The atmosphere and ambience of our clinic is one of its kind, where we provide a safe and caring treatment approach at a very hygienic environment. Our appro.....

Rating :

Craniotomy
SANTOKH HOSPITAL

Hospital Profile Description Currently Not Available

Rating :

NABH
Craniotomy
Rainbow Children's Medicare Private Limited

Rainbow hospital has 19 glorious years of excellence in child care, women care and fertility. It is the first corporate children's hospital in India, started on 14th November 1999 on Children's Day. Setting the benchmark in neo.....

Top Doctors

DR AK BANERJI
Dr AK Banerji

India

Specialty - Neuro Surgery

DR KARANJIT SINGH NARANG
Dr Karanjit Singh Narang

India

Specialty - Neuro Surgery

DR ROHIT BANSIL
Dr Rohit Bansil

India

Specialty - Neuro Surgery

DR RANA  PATIR
Dr Rana Patir

India

Specialty - Neuro Surgery

DR ASHISH KUMAR  SHRIVASTAV
Dr Ashish Kumar Shrivastav

India

Specialty - Neuro Surgery

DR ADITYA  GUPTA
Dr Aditya Gupta

India

Specialty - Neuro Surgery

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