If you have been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia and you have been advised to undergo Microvascular decompression surgery then get a second opinion from another Neurosurgeon in UAE to understand the trigeminal neuralgia cause, the microvascular decompression surgery and recovery process well before undergoing the surgery.
MVD is a surgical procedure that relieves pressure on the trigeminal nerve by inserting a small cushion (Teflon sponge) between the nerve and the compressing blood vessel. It has the highest long-term success rate among all trigeminal neuralgia treatmentsover 80–90% of patients achieve significant or complete pain relief.
MVD is an open surgical procedure that directly addresses the vascular compression causing nerve irritation, offering faster and longer-lasting pain relief. Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a non-invasive radiation treatment that damages the nerve to reduce pain signals but may take weeks to work and has lower long-term success rates with higher recurrence.
Hospital stay after MVD is typically 3–5 days. Most patients experience immediate pain relief. Return to normal activities is possible within 4–6 weeks. Heavy lifting and strenuous activities should be avoided for 6–8 weeks. Follow-up is scheduled at 4–6 weeks post-surgery to assess recovery.
Department of Neurosurgery - Zulekha Hospital, First Floor - Block B - 204th Rd, Al Nahda - Al Nahda 2 - Dubai
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