When considering brain tumors, it is important to understand that not all are malignant. Having said that, when it comes to malignant or cancerous tumors, there are two main types: primary, originating in the brain, and metastatic which are secondary expressions of cancer that have started elsewhere in the body. Brain tumor surgery is commonly used to remove most primary cancerous tumors; it is often employed in conjunction with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
The surgical removal of as many malignant cells as possible is usually the most aggressive and winning treatment solution, often linked to highest recovery rates. Tumors that are located deep in the tissue of the brain and cannot be removed completely, can still be significantly reduced in size (debulked), thus relieving most of the painful or life-threatening conditions which normally accompany this condition.
Some of the tumors that respond well to surgery are:
• Meningiomas (except those located at the skull base)
• Brain Metastases from lung, breast, melanoma, colon cancers
• Pituitary Tumors
• Glioblastoma Multiforme & Astrocytomas
The recent advances in medicine have proven that not all brain tumors require a craniotomy (or open-skull surgery). Board certified neurosurgeon, Dr. Christopher Duma, MD, FACS is one of the most experienced specialists with expertise in brain tumors. The list of his professional achievements includes minimally invasive neurosurgery, which allows for superior results with least complications. Dr. Duma successfully performs procedures like endonasal endoscopy, neuroendoscopy and Gamma Knife & CyberKnife radiosurgery, which allow for excellent results without resorting to craniotomy.
Dr. Christopher Duma has earned an outstanding reputation due to his accomplishments in several fields. He continuously stays on the forefront of neurosurgery, employing the state-of-the-art technologies like Gamma Knife, Cyberknife radiosurgery and neuronavigational computer system, which guides his way through brain with unprecedented precision.
Dr. Duma raises the bar for advanced neurological treatment options such as surgical management of movement disorders and immunotherapy for primary brain gliomas, anaplastic astrocytoma and astrocytoma. He is also involved in the cutting-edge scientific research of the use of immunotherapy for malignant tumors, where he has demonstrated higher than average remission rates. Dr. Duma practices in some of the top hospitals and medical centers in Orange County.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Christopher Duma, please contact our offices at 949-642-6787.
