Brain Tumor Surgery | Cranial
Surgery | Overview | Procedures |
Results
Neurosurgical navigation has revolutionized the field
of neurosurgery. The modern neurosurgical patient should insist on
this technology as being a part of his or her OR experience. After the procedure,
the patients usually have smaller craniotomy openings, smaller incisions,
lower complication rates, quicker recovery, and spend less time in the hospital
post-operatively. This allows the patient to get home faster.
Tumor elegantly removed avoiding critical
structures.
In Dr. Duma's experience, the average length of stay after
craniotomy for tumor is 2-3 days. Incisions are usually linear and
small. Ninety-five percent of patients spend only one evening (the
immediate post-op evening) in the intensive care unit. Patients have
all arterial lines, Foley catheters etc, removed the day after surgery and
they immediately begin physical therapy, occupational therapy and/or speech
therapy as needed. This all hastens their recovery from their brain surgery.
This is modern neurosurgical management, and makes brain surgery far less
traumatic than open heart surgery or even gall bladder surgery.
Brain Tumor Surgery | Cranial Surgery | Overview | Procedures | Results
For consultation appointments with Dr. Duma or
for more information regarding his brain tumor, GammaKnife radiosurgery,
and Parkinson's Disease programs at Hoag Memorial Presbyterian Hospital
in Newport Beach, California (Orange County), please contact:
949-642-6787
Or E-mail Dr. Duma directly: drduma@cduma.com
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