Department of Neuro-Surgery

• Ventriculoperitoneal shunting:

A surgical procedure primarily used to treat hydrocephalus (accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain’s ventricles, simultaneously increasing intracranial pressure). VP shunting procedure includes placement of the shunt in the brain’s ventricles, which results in regulation/ drainage of CSF flow to the other end of the shunt (abdomen/ skin/ any other area).

• Craniotomy with the evacuation of Hematoma:

The surgical procedure is performed to remove a hematoma (a collection of blood) from the brain. The procedure is performed in cases of traumatic brain injury or spontaneous intracranial bleeding. During the procedure Neurosurgeon makes an incision in the scalp to access the skull considering the specific circumstances of the hematoma. A portion of the skull bone (craniotomy) is removed to access the brain and locate the hematoma. After addressing, evacuation of the hematoma happens by dissecting the clot & suctioning the blood while minimizing damage to surrounding brain tissue. The bone flap is then secured using plates, screws, or wires, along with the scalp incision is closed with sutures.

• Decompressive Craniectomy:

In case of severe traumatic brain injury, ischemic stroke, or other conditions this surgical procedure is performed to relieve intracranial pressure (ICP)  that can cause significant damage to the brain tissue. The Surgical procedure includes Incision, Craniectomy, Dural Opening, Duraplasty (optional), Hemostasis, and Closure with sutures or staples. For severe cases of intracranial hypertension, where other medical interventions have been ineffective, the Surgical procedure (decompressive craniectomy) is considered a last-resort treatment.

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