WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF NEUROENDOSCOPY?

Technology has become so advanced now that each and every complex disease can be treated now. Earlier people with cancer or any deadly disease couldn’t survive long enough. Now with the help of advancement in technology, life expectancy has increased.

Neuroendoscopy is one such procedure in which surgeons remove tumors through small holes in the skull or through the nose or mouth. There are a lot of options for neuroendoscopy treatment in India.

It helps neurosurgeons to-

·         Access area of brain that is not possible with the help of traditional surgery.

·         Also the tumor is removed without any cuts to the skull

The neuroendoscopy is performed using an endoscope, which is basically a telescope with an eye-piece attached. It helps the neurosurgeon to navigate and locate the tumor. Often, the doctors attach an additional endoscope with forceps and scissors on the end.

Benefits of neuroendoscopy-:

·         Less pain than traditional surgery.

·         Faster recovery than traditional surgery.

·         Minimal scarring

·         Reduced risk of brain trauma.

·         Reduced risk of side effects

·         Reduced hospital stay.

Types of brain tumors treated with neuroendoscopy.

• Pineal region tumors
• Ventricular tumors
• Skull base tumors
• Pituitary tumors

There is always a possibility of risk involved with every surgery. Let’s have a look at the risks involved with neuroendoscopy.

• ·     Temporary or permanent damage to sensory and motor functions like vision, speech, memory, balance and coordination.
• ·         Bllod clot.
• ·         Bledding.
• ·         Swelling.
• ·         Seizure
• ·         Stroke

Each patient’s medical history, age, condition and other factors play a very important role in determining the outcomes of the surgery.

You will have a special team of doctors who are specialists in ear, nose and throat. They will check all the parameters. You will have a regular medical check up by the doctor that involvesall the tests like blood tests, electrocardiogram, and chest X-ray and CT scan. Further you can ask the doctor all the questions pertaining to the surgery. The doctor will also tell you about the risks involved in the surgery and the whole procedure.

Stop eating tobacco or smoking if you have been doing so, these things can cause bleeding. No food or drink is allowed past midnight the night before surgery.

Let’s talk about the things you have to do on the day of the surgery.

• ·         Shower well with antiseptic soap.
• ·         Remove all the fancy things from your hair.
• ·         Wear flat and comfortable footwear.
• ·         Also wear loose fitting clothes
• ·         Bring a list of medications, if any suggested by the doctor.

Arrive early as you need to do hospital related paperwork and make sure you are 2 hours early. The nurse will explain all the procedure of the surgery and will ask for your date of birth, name and the surgery. You will also see an anaesthesiologist as he/she will explain the side effects of anesthesia and its risks.

After the surgery you will be kept in the recovery room where all your vital signs will be monitored. You will also have certain medications after the surgery which will reduce the post surgery pain.