Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor Surgery Treatment in India
About Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor Surgery
Key Highlights
-
Targeted removal of tumors in a critical brain region to alleviate pressure on vital nerves.Utilizes advanced microsurgical techniques and intraoperative neuromonitoring to maximize nerve preservation.Aims for complete tumor resection to prevent recurrence and halt symptom progression.Can potentially preserve or improve neurological function, including hearing, when feasible.Performed by specialized neurosurgeons, often in collaboration with neuro-otologists.
Who is this surgery for?
- Diagnosis of a vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma) or other tumor (e.g., meningioma) in the cerebellopontine angle.
- Progressive symptoms such as unilateral hearing loss, tinnitus (ringing in the ear), or vertigo/disequilibrium.
- Facial numbness, tingling, or weakness (trigeminal or facial nerve involvement).
- Evidence of tumor growth on serial MRI scans.
- Brainstem compression causing significant neurological deficits or risk of hydrocephalus.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation including detailed MRI and CT scans of the brain.
- Audiological assessment (hearing tests) to establish a baseline.
- Consultations with neurology, otology, and anesthesiology teams.
- Discontinuation of blood-thinning medications (e.g., aspirin, warfarin) as advised by the surgeon.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery as per hospital protocol.
Risks & possible complications
- Hearing loss or complete deafness in the affected ear.
- Facial weakness or paralysis due to injury to the facial nerve.
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, which may require additional treatment.
- Headaches, dizziness, and balance problems.
- Risks associated with brain surgery, including infection, bleeding, stroke, or very rarely, mortality.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in the hospital's neurosurgical intensive care unit (ICU) for close monitoring.
- Management of pain, nausea, and monitoring for any neurological changes.
- Gradual mobilization with assistance; balance rehabilitation may be necessary.
- Follow-up appointments for wound care and to monitor healing and neurological function.
- Long-term follow-up with MRI scans to check for tumor recurrence.
-
Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
-
Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering cerebellopontine angle tumor surgery in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for cerebellopontine angle tumor surgery in India include Miot Hospital Chennai, Cytecare Hospital, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform cerebellopontine angle tumor surgery. MediFyr helps you compare neurosurgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for cerebellopontine angle tumor surgery compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor Surgery in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated neurosurgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing cerebellopontine angle tumor surgery.
Hyderabad, India
67 Doctors
Sophia Sharma, a 42-year-old high school...
Sophia Sharma, a 42-year-old high school music teacher and violinist, began noticing a persistent ringing in her right ear and subtle balance issues while conducting the school orchestra. Over six months, she developed increasing hearing loss in that ear and occasional facial numbness. An MRI revealed a 2.5 cm acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) in her right cerebellopontine angle. Her neurosurgeon, Dr. Chen, recommended surgical resection via a retrosigmoid approach to preserve facial nerve function and prevent further brainstem compression. The 8-hour surgery was successful with complete tumor removal and facial nerve preservation. Post-operatively, Sophia experienced single-sided deafness and temporary facial weakness, which improved with physical therapy over three months. Emotionally, she grappled with the loss of her musical ear and career identity but found resilience through teaching music theory and adapting with a hearing aid for her left ear. She now leads a support group for patients with hearing loss, finding purpose in her new normal.
Neurosurgeons for Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor Surgery
Explore experienced neurosurgeons who regularly perform cerebellopontine angle tumor surgery and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
- 18 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Miot Hospital Chennai, Chennai
- 22 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 13 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 10 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 9 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 8 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 29 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 21 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 19 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 20 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 17 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 13 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 17 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Mysore, Mysore
- 15 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 14 Years Experience
- Neurosurgeon
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada