Dr. Ajay Hegde Reviews

A 7-year-old girl from a rural village presented with congenital hydrocephalus, her head circumference measuring 58cm. Dr. Hegde performed an endoscopic third ventriculostomy, avoiding shunt dependency. The family, initially fearful of surgery, became advocates for pediatric neurosurgery awareness in their community.

A 45-year-old software engineer developed sudden-onset trigeminal neuralgia that resisted medication. Dr. Hegde performed a microvascular decompression using intraoperative neuromonitoring. The patient returned to work pain-free within three weeks, calling it 'a technological miracle'.

An 82-year-old former school teacher with multiple comorbidities suffered a chronic subdural hematoma after a minor fall. Dr. Hegde opted for minimally invasive twist-drill drainage under local anesthesia. She recovered fully and resumed her poetry writing group.

A 19-year-old college athlete sustained a C6 fracture during a rugby match. Dr. Hegde performed anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with plate fixation. After six months of intensive rehabilitation, the patient regained near-complete motor function against all odds.

A 33-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester developed a symptomatic meningioma. Dr. Hegde coordinated with obstetricians to perform a carefully timed resection under modified anesthesia. Both mother and baby emerged healthy, with delivery occurring normally at term.

A 58-year-old fisherman from coastal Karnataka presented with a rare clival chordoma causing cranial nerve deficits. Dr. Hegde employed an endoscopic endonasal approach for complete resection. The patient returned to fishing after nine months, though with permanent anosmia.

A 12-year-old boy from an affluent family developed drug-resistant epilepsy from cortical dysplasia. Dr. Hegde performed stereo-EEG monitoring followed by laser interstitial thermal therapy. The child has been seizure-free for eighteen months and now attends regular school.

A 67-year-old retired army officer with Parkinson's disease underwent deep brain stimulation surgery. Dr. Hegde used intraoperative microelectrode recording for optimal lead placement. The patient's tremor reduced by 90%, dramatically improving his quality of life.

A 29-year-old construction worker fell from scaffolding, sustaining a traumatic brain injury with evolving uncal herniation. Dr. Hegde performed an emergency decompressive craniectomy. After three months, the bone flap was successfully replaced, and the patient regained independence.

A 41-year-old woman with neurofibromatosis type 2 developed bilateral vestibular schwannomas threatening her hearing. Dr. Hegde performed staged surgeries using hearing preservation techniques, managing to preserve functional hearing in one ear against significant odds.

A 5-year-old child from an underserved community presented with a large posterior fossa arachnoid cyst causing developmental delay. Dr. Hegde performed fenestration via endoscopic assistance. The child showed remarkable developmental catch-up within six months.

A 50-year-old banker discovered an incidental pituitary macroadenoma during a routine check-up. Dr. Hegde performed transsphenoidal resection with intraoperative MRI guidance for complete removal. The patient returned to work within two weeks with normal pituitary function.

A 23-year-old medical student developed a spinal ependymoma causing progressive leg weakness. Dr. Hegde performed total resection with intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring. The patient made a complete neurological recovery and resumed medical studies after six months.

A 61-year-old farmer presented with a giant intracranial aneurysm discovered after minor headaches. Dr. Hegde performed successful clipping using temporary trapping and neuroprotective measures. The patient returned to farming activities after three months of recovery.