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Neuro-endoscopy surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that involves introducing an endoscope into the brain or spine. It allows illumination and inspection of angles in hidden parts of the surgical field. It enables clear visualization of anatomical structures. Depending on the location of the tumor in the brain, an endoscope can be inserted in the body-
  • Through the nose (for the diseases of the skull base)
  • Through small incisions in the top of the head (for brain tumors)
  • Through small incisions in the back or neck (for spinal diseases)

Risks of Neuro Endoscopy

Neuro-endoscopy for hydrocephalus is a relatively a safe procedure but still have some complications associated with it. Some of them are mentioned below-
  • Brain hemorrhage
  • Severe bleeding
  • Infection
  • Increased intracranial pressure
  • Need for open surgery

When is Neuro Endoscopy recommended?

A neuro endoscopy enables the Neurosurgeon to reach the areas of the brain that are not accessible with traditional surgery procedures.

Brain tumors that can be treated via minimally invasive surgical procedures include-
  • Pituitary tumor
  • Tumors in the pineal region
  • Rathke's cleft cysts
  • Tumors in the base of the skull
  • Ventricular tumors

What to expect during a Neuro Endoscopy procedure?

You will be advised to have a night stay at the hospital after your Neuro-endoscopy procedure. A neuro-endoscopy treatment procedure is done via a small tool known as an endoscope. An endoscope is a tool that has a high-resolution camera that allows the neurosurgeon to locate and access the brain tumor. During an endoscopic endonasal approach, the neurosurgeon will insert an endoscopy through your nasal cavity to reach the brain tumor. To remove the tumor or obtain a sample of the tissue of the affected area for the brain biopsy, the surgeon for neuroendoscopy will attach the surgical instrument to the end of the endoscope. The surgeon will manipulate the instrument to remove the tumor from the brain.

Recovery from Neuro Endoscopy

Before leaving the hospital for home, your doctor will provide your discharge instructions in detail. Some of them include-
  • Pain relief options
  • Caring for your wound site
  • How soon can you return to your activity routine
  • Follow-up appointment schedule
Most of the patients experience a smooth recovery and live a better-quality life after going through Neuro-endoscopy.

Benefits of Neuro Endoscopy over the traditional surgery

There are numerous benefits of Neuro-endoscopy over traditional surgery and they are described as follows-
  • Access the parts of the brain that are hard to reach with traditional surgery procedures
  • Quicker or shorter recovery times
  • Remove a tumor without hampering any other part of the brain or skull 
  • Smaller incisions or cuts
  • Lesser pain or quicker healing
  • Reduced risk of infection
  • Shorter hospital stays

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Frequently Asked Questions

Neuroendoscopy can treat hydrocephalus (via ETV), intraventricular cysts, colloid cysts, and certain brain tumours. Advantages include smaller incisions, reduced brain retraction, faster recovery, shorter hospital stays, and lower risk of complications compared to open surgery. Dr. Rajeswaran is an experienced neuroendoscopic surgeon in Abu Dhabi.

Yes. Neuroendoscopy is performed safely in children and is often the preferred approach for suitable cases of obstructive hydrocephalus and intraventricular lesions. The paediatric brain requires particular expertise, and Dr. Rajeswaran applies careful patient selection and precision technique in neuroendoscopic procedures for younger patients.

Neuroendoscopy has transformed neurosurgery by enabling surgeons to access deep brain structures through small keyhole openings. This has reduced the need for large craniotomies, decreased surgical trauma and blood loss, and improved recovery times for patients with hydrocephalus, ventricular tumours, and skull base lesions.