Dr. V.K. Kak is a Neurosurgeon in Sector 60, Mohali Dr. V.K. Kak practices at Silver Oaks Hospital in Sector 60, Mohali.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.
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Who is a neurosurgeon?
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A neurosurgeon is a medical professional who deals with the diagnosis, surgical as well as non-surgical treatment, and management of disorders that affect the central (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (other nerves).
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Can a neurosurgeon operate a brain tumour?
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A neurosurgeon is qualified to operate a brain tumour. A neurosurgeon removes all of the tumour or a part of it, if it can damage the vital tissues in the brain. For tumours that cannot be removed, a biopsy is done by taking a small piece of the tumour to determine the type of cells in it. These might be treated using chemotherapy or radiotherapy.