Endoscopic Ventriculostomy Treatment in India
About Endoscopic Ventriculostomy
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive procedure with a small incision.Often eliminates the need for a permanent shunt device.Reduces long-term risks of shunt-related complications like infection or blockage.Shorter hospital stay compared to traditional shunt surgery.Effective treatment for obstructive hydrocephalus.
Who is this surgery for?
- Obstructive (non-communicating) hydrocephalus, often caused by aqueductal stenosis.
- Failed or infected ventricular shunt requiring revision.
- Certain cases of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).
- Hydrocephalus due to tumors, cysts, or other obstructions in the CSF pathways.
- As an alternative to shunt placement in suitable patients to avoid lifelong shunt dependency.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive neurological evaluation and imaging (MRI or CT scan) to confirm diagnosis and plan the procedure.
- Pre-operative blood tests and a general physical assessment.
- Discussion of medical history, allergies, and current medications with the surgical team.
- Fasting for 6-8 hours before the surgery as per anesthesia guidelines.
- Informed consent process detailing the procedure, benefits, and potential risks.
Risks & possible complications
- Infection, such as meningitis or ventriculitis.
- Bleeding (intracerebral hemorrhage).
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak.
- Injury to surrounding brain structures or blood vessels.
- Failure of the ventriculostomy opening to remain patent, requiring additional surgery.
- Rare complications like memory problems, hormonal imbalance, or visual disturbances.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial monitoring in a recovery room and then a neurosurgical ward for 1-3 days.
- Pain at the incision site is managed with medication.
- Head elevation is recommended to reduce swelling and CSF pressure.
- Patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and bending over for several weeks.
- Follow-up appointments and imaging (MRI) are scheduled to check the patency of the ventriculostomy and monitor hydrocephalus.
- Watch for signs of complications like fever, severe headache, nausea, or fluid leakage from the wound.
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Typical hospital stay:
2-4 days
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Expected recovery time:
3-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering endoscopic ventriculostomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for endoscopic ventriculostomy in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Cytecare Hospital, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, 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 endoscopic ventriculostomy. 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 endoscopic ventriculostomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Endoscopic Ventriculostomy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated neurosurgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing endoscopic ventriculostomy.
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