Brain Tumor Surgery in West Bengal
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What is Brain Tumor Surgery?
Surgical removal or debulking of brain tumors to relieve symptoms and improve outcomes
4-10 hours
7-14 days
4-8 weeks
₹3,00,000 – ₹10,00,000
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80%
Why Brain Tumor Surgery Is Needed
Performed to remove or reduce the size of a brain tumor, whether benign or malignant, when it's causing pressure on surrounding brain tissue, neurological symptoms, or risk of further growth. Surgery is often the first step in treatment, both to relieve symptoms and to obtain tissue for precise diagnosis guiding further therapy like radiation or chemotherapy.
Signs You May Need Brain Tumor Surgery
Persistent headaches, often worse in the morning, seizures, progressive weakness or numbness on one side of the body, vision or speech problems, personality or cognitive changes, and balance difficulties are common warning signs depending on the tumor's location. Nausea and vomiting from raised pressure inside the skull can also occur as tumors grow.
Types of Brain Tumor Surgery
Craniotomy, opening a section of the skull to directly access and remove the tumor, is the standard approach, sometimes performed with the patient awake to protect critical speech or movement areas during removal. Minimally invasive approaches, image-guided navigation, and intraoperative MRI are increasingly used to maximize tumor removal while protecting healthy brain tissue.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is brain tumor surgery always necessary?
Not always; some small, slow-growing, or deep-seated tumors may be monitored or treated with radiosurgery instead, depending on type, location, and symptoms.
Will I be awake during the surgery?
Sometimes, for tumors near speech or movement areas, an awake craniotomy allows the surgical team to test brain function during removal to minimize damage to critical areas.
What is the recovery time?
Hospital stay is typically 7-14 days, with further recovery of 4-8 weeks at home, though this varies with tumor type and any neurological deficits.
Will I need further treatment after surgery?
Many patients need additional radiation or chemotherapy after surgery, particularly for malignant tumors, based on the pathology results.
What are the risks of brain surgery?
Risks include bleeding, infection, and neurological deficits depending on the tumor's location, so discuss specific risks for your tumor's location with your neurosurgeon.