Malignant Glioma Treatment in India
About Malignant Glioma
Key Highlights
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Achieves maximal safe tumor removal to reduce pressure and tumor burden.Provides definitive tissue for accurate diagnosis and molecular profiling.Often the critical first step enabling effective adjuvant therapies like radiation.Utilizes advanced technology (e.g., neuro-navigation, intraoperative MRI) for precision.Can significantly improve neurological symptoms and quality of life.Awake craniotomy techniques help preserve vital functions like speech and movement./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Newly diagnosed high-grade glioma (e.g., glioblastoma, anaplastic astrocytoma) confirmed or suspected on imaging.
- Progressive neurological deficits such as weakness, speech difficulty, or seizures caused by the tumor.
- Increased intracranial pressure leading to symptoms like severe headaches, nausea, or vision changes.
- Need for a tissue biopsy to establish a definitive histopathological and molecular diagnosis.
- Recurrence of a previously treated glioma where further resection is feasible.
- As part of a planned multimodal treatment strategy involving radiation and chemotherapy.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation including detailed MRI and possibly fMRI or DTI scans.
- Review of all medications; discontinuation of blood thinners as advised by the neurosurgeon.
- Pre-operative counseling to discuss surgical goals, risks, and the recovery process.
- Fasting for 8-12 hours before the surgery as per hospital protocol.
- Possible hair clipping in the operating area.
- For awake craniotomies, psychological preparation and practice tasks for intraoperative testing.
Risks & possible complications
- Standard surgical risks: infection, bleeding (hematoma), and blood clots.
- Neurological deficits: potential for new or worsened weakness, sensory loss, speech impairment (aphasia), or vision problems.
- Seizures during or after the procedure.
- Brain swelling (edema) requiring medication or additional surgery.
- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak or infection (meningitis).
- Risks associated with anesthesia.
- Incomplete tumor resection due to involvement of critical brain areas.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial recovery in an intensive care unit (ICU) or high-dependency unit for close neurological monitoring.
- Management of pain, swelling, and prevention of seizures with medications.
- Gradual mobilization with assistance from physiotherapists.
- Stitches or staples are typically removed 10-14 days post-surgery.
- Initiating adjuvant radiation therapy and chemotherapy as per the oncological plan, often within a few weeks.
- Long-term follow-up with regular MRI scans to monitor for recurrence.
- Rehabilitation with speech, physical, and occupational therapy as needed to regain function.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks for initial recovery; ongoing adjuvant therapy continues for months
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering malignant glioma in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for malignant glioma in India include Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Cytecare Hospital, Miot Hospital Chennai, Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, 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 malignant glioma. 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 malignant glioma compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | USD 3,854 – USD 13,214 | 5-10 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; ongoing adjuvant therapy continues for months | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 28,685 – USD 98,347 | 5-10 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial recovery; ongoing adjuvant therapy continues for months | Know More |
Top hospitals for Malignant Glioma in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated neurosurgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing malignant glioma.
Chennai, India
250 Doctors
John Roy, a 58-year-old high school...
John Roy, a 58-year-old high school history teacher and father of three, began experiencing subtle changes. He'd forget his lesson plan mid-lecture and developed a slight weakness in his right hand, making writing on the chalkboard difficult. Persistent morning headaches soon followed. An MRI revealed a malignant glioma in his left frontal lobe, near the area controlling speech and movement. His neurosurgeon, Dr. Chen, recommended an awake craniotomy to maximize tumor removal while preserving his language function. During the procedure, John was asked to name pictures and move his fingers, allowing the team to map his brain in real-time. The surgery successfully removed over 95% of the visible tumor. Recovery was challenging, with fatigue and temporary word-finding difficulties, but intensive speech therapy helped. Six months later, John is back teaching part-time, using more visual aids. Emotionally, he moved from sheer terror at the diagnosis to a determined focus on surgery, and now feels profound gratitude for each clear-headed day with his family.
Neurosurgeons for Malignant Glioma
Explore experienced neurosurgeons who regularly perform malignant glioma and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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