13 Brain Surgery Doctors in Bangalore

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brain Surgery?

Brain Surgery is neurosurgery that is used to diagnose, treat and prevent several brain diseases and disorders. There are several types of brain surgeries and the type used is based on the patient medical condition and the disease being treated. This can be used to repair structural abnormalities of the brain that caused due to diseases, accident, trauma, and birth defects.

Different types of Brain Surgery are:

1. Craniotomy
2. Brain biopsy
3. Deep brain stimulation
4. Endonasal endoscopic surgery
5. Neuroendoscopy
6. MRI-guided laser ablation

What are the advantages of Brain Surgery?

Some of the advantages of Brain Surgery are:

1. Repairs aneurysms or weak part of blood vessels
2. Removes brain tumor
3. Restores the shape of a damaged skull
4. Treats brain cancer
5. Treats epilepsy
6. Helps in implanting electronic device for treatment of  brain diseases
7. Removes blood clot

What are the indications of Brain Surgery?

Brain Surgery is indicated in the following conditions:

1. Aneurysms
2. Brain cancer
3. Hydrocephalus
4. Blood clots in the brain
5. A damaged or deformed skull

What is the preparation for Brain Surgery?

1. One should know all the benefits, risks, and complications associated with Brain Surgery.
2. Discuss with the doctor about past and present medical and medication history.
3. The doctor may examine the brain for the presence of any active infections.
4. Take all the medications as instructed by the doctor.
5. The patient should sign a consent form before the surgery.
6. The patient will be provided with a medical soap to wash the hair.
7. Hair is shaved off on a specific area of the head or complete head.

What is the postsurgery care/recovery care for Brain Surgery?

1. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics to avoid infection.
2. There may be pain at the site of operation.
3. Painkillers will be prescribed by the doctor to reduce the pain.
4. Make appointments with the doctor to check the healing process.
5. Should sleep keeping the head elevated to avoid swelling of the face.

Who can perform Brain Surgery [Right specialist for Brain Surgery]?

Brain Surgery can be performed by:

1. Neurosurgeon
2. Brian Surgeon

What is the cost of Brain Surgery?

Cost of Brain Surgery depends on factors such as:

1. Admission fee
2. Doctor fee
3. Age of the patient
4. Type of surgery planned to be performed
5. The medical condition of the patient
6. Post-surgical complications that are involved
7. Type of hospital
8. The admission room that you opted for
9. Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc

The minimum cost in Bangalore starts from Rs.50,000

An average cost in Banglore is approximately Rs.13,00,000

The maximum cost in Bangalore can rise up to  Rs.30,00,000

Is Brain Surgery major surgery or minor surgery?

Brian Surgery is major surgery as it involves opening the skull and brain and/or reshaping the skull.

What is the eligibility criteria for Brain Surgery?

People who can undergo Brain Surgery are:

1. Individuals suffering from severe headaches, seizures, and vomiting.
2. People diagnosed with brain aneurysms.
3. People with a deformed skull.
4. Individuals suffering from blood leakage in the brain.
5. People with an infection in cerebrospinal fluid.

What is the ineligibility criteria for Brain Surgery?

People who cannot undergo Brain Surgery are:

1. Individuals with an active brain infection.
2. People with brain diseases who can be treated with medicines.
3. Individuals who underwent recent brain surgery.
4. People with a weak immune system.

What are the risks and complications associated with Brain Surgery?

Risks and complications associated with Brain Surgery are:

1. Bleeding at the site of operation
2. Brain swelling
3. Memory problems
4. Stroke
5. Seizures
6. Brain infection
7. Problems with speech, vision, and balance
8. Allergic reaction to anesthesia
9. Rarely coma

How long does it take to complete Brain Surgery?

Brain Surgery may take almost 4-6 hours to complete and sometimes it may take more than the usual time depending on the condition of the patient.

What is the recovery time?

Individuals who undergo Brain Surgery may take 4-8 weeks to recover from the surgery.

What is the success rate of Brain Surgery?

The success rate of Brain Surgery depends on the following factors:

1. Age of the patient
2. The medical condition of the patient
3. Type of surgery performed
4. Experience of the surgeon

However, the success rate of Brain Surgery maybe 88% to 92%.

Is Brain Surgery painful?

Every surgery comes with a certain level of pain and some discomfort. You won't be experiencing pain during this process because you will be under anesthesia.

Is Brain Surgery Permanent?

Brain Surgery is a permanent surgery that helps to prevent or treat several brain disorders and diseases. It also restores the deformed skull structure.

What are the long-term results of Brain Surgery?

1. Improves the patient medical condition
2. Prevents brain cancer
3. Improper speech and balance

Can Brain Surgery be detected in the future?

Brain Surgery may be detected in the future due to the presence of scars.

What are the options if Brain Surgery fails?

If Brain Surgery fails, then the doctor may recommend revision surgery.

What are the alternatives for Brain Surgery?

In most of the cases, Brain Surgery is the only option to treat deformed skull and several brain diseases and disorders.