What Is Endoscopic Neurosurgery? Symptoms And Treatment

Introduction

The brain and spinal cord are two of the most sensitive and complicated parts of the human body. If any problem occurs in these areas, then it can lead to a tumor, cyst, or accumulation of fluid, which requires accurate treatment. And for this, neurosurgery is the option. In the past, neurosurgery often involved large incisions, extended hospital stays, and slow recoveries. But with modern technology, brain and spine surgery can now be done more safely and less invasively, and this expert procedure is called endoscopic neurosurgery. It is a minimally invasive procedure that enables surgeons to address problems with the brain and the spine through a slender tube equipped with a camera and special tools.

What is endoscopic neurosurgery?

Endoscopic neurosurgery is a recent approach for the diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the brain and spine. It's done in less invasive procedures with specialized tools that get into the affected areas through small openings. This form of neurosurgery is often used to control brain tumors, excess fluid in the brain, and spinal conditions. There are several advantages, like decreased pain, fewer hospital stays, and faster recovery.

In this blog, we are going to read in detail about the symptoms of endoscopic neurosurgery and its treatment.

Symptoms of Endoscopic Neurosurgery

If you notice any of the below symptoms, then you should consult a neurosurgeon in Jaipur for early diagnosis and treatment. The symptoms are:

• Severe headache that cannot be treated with medicine.
• Constant nausea and vomiting
• Blurred or double vision
• Feeling dizzy
• Memory loss and feeling confused.
• Seizures
• Facing difficulty in speaking and understanding speech

What is the condition that can be treated with endoscopic neurosurgery?

If you are thinking, what are the conditions that are treated with endoscopic neurosurgery in Jaipur? Below are the conditions given. These are

• Pituitary Tumors
• Intraventricular Tumors
• Skull base tumors
• Pineal region tumors
• Obstructive Hydrocephalus
• Intraventricular tumors
• Rathke’s Cleft Cysts

Treatment of Endoscopic Neurosurgery

The treatment of endoscopic neurosurgery would depend on the types, location, and conditions. Below are the main types of endoscopic neurosurgery.

Intracranial Endoscopic Surgery:

Commonly, this surgery is called brain surgery. This surgery is used to treat problems inside the brain. It’s a minimally invasive surgery in which a hole is made in the skull and then a thin camera is used. This surgery usually takes approximately fifteen minutes to one hour. Hospital stays can be for 2-3 days, or it depends on the case. This surgery can be done for brain tumors, brain cysts, fluid buildup in the brain, intraventricular tumors, etc. The benefit of this surgery is:

• Less cut, less pain
• Less bleeding
• Faster recovery
• Safer than traditional open brain surgery

Endonasal Endoscopic Neurosurgery:

This surgery is performed through the nose. This surgery is done to treat the brain tumor and other problems, but without cutting the skull. In this, the doctor uses an endoscope with a camera, and then, by using thin instruments, the doctor removes the tumor or any other issue. The patient may be discharged after 2-4 days. This surgery can treat cysts or tumors near the nose and brain, skull base tumors, etc. The benefit of this surgery is

• No visible scars
• Faster recovery
• Ideal for those tumors that are located in the middle of the head
• Less pain
• No brain disturbance

Endoscopic Spinal Surgery:

It is also a minimally invasive surgery, which is used to perform spine and spinal cord surgery. With this surgery, there is no large cut on the back; then an endoscope is used to fix the issue. A small incision is made, then an endoscope is inserted through the skin to reach the spine. After that tool is used to remove the damaged disc or tumor. This surgery can take 1 to 2 hours. Moreover, patients can go home the same day or the next day, depending on the situation. This surgery can be done for slipped discs, spinal tumors, cysts in the spinal cord, nerve compression, etc. The benefit of this surgery is:

• Small cut and scar
• Very little pain
• Quick return to daily activities
• Less risk of infection or nerve damage.

About Dr. Himanshu Gupta

Dr. Himanshu Gupta is one of the best neurosurgeons in Rajasthan. He is highly specialized in brain, spine surgery, back Pain, and head Injury. He has gained great fame, name, and reputation in Brain and Spine surgeries. He has successfully done 500+ brain and spine surgeries with proper care. With his experience, he ensures that every person gets compassionate care. From consultation to treatment to post-care, he is going to be with you at every step.