by emergent | May 15, 2017
Stereotactic radiosurgery is an incision-less treatment sometimes used for tumors and vascular conditions in the brain. To perform stereotactic radiosurgery, doctors take detailed 3-D scans of the brain. Using those scans, they program precise beams of radiation to...
by emergent | May 15, 2017
What is Craniotomy? A craniotomy is the temporary removal of a small portion of skull bone. A neurosurgeon may perform a craniotomy to obtain access to the brain in order to treat any one of a number of conditions. At the conclusion of whatever procedure is necessary,...
by emergent | May 15, 2017
What is Craniopharyngioma Surgery? Craniopharyngioma is a type of central nervous system tumor, which means that it is in the brain or spinal cord. A craniopharyngioma is considered a benign tumor, which means it is unlikely to spread and usually slow-growing....
by emergent | May 15, 2017
What is Computer Assisted Surgery? Computer assisted surgery (also called image-guidance surgery) is a broad term used to indicate an operation in which imaging scans and computer technology are used to make a three-dimensional (3-D) model of an organ. In the case of...
by emergent | May 15, 2017
What is brain tumor surgery? Brain tumor surgery is conducted to remove a growth from the brain. Brain tumors are abnormal growths in the brain, for which the main treatment is often tumor resection. Patients with brain tumors are best treated at high-volume...
