Stereotaxy Treatment in India
About Stereotaxy
Key Highlights
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Extreme precision in targeting deep brain or spinal structures.Minimally invasive approach with smaller incisions.Reduced damage to surrounding healthy brain tissue.Shorter procedure times and hospital stays compared to traditional surgery.Can be used for biopsy, ablation, stimulation, or drug delivery.Often performed with local anesthesia and sedation, reducing general anesthesia risks.liLower risk of infection and bleeding./liliFaster recovery and return to normal activities./li/ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Biopsy of deep-seated or difficult-to-access brain tumors.
- Treatment of small, well-defined brain tumors (e.g., metastases, meningiomas) via stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS).
- Placement of electrodes for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) to treat Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, or dystonia.
- Ablation of small lesions causing epilepsy (e.g., hypothalamic hamartoma).
- Drainage of brain abscesses or cystic tumors.
- Placement of catheters for delivering chemotherapy or other agents.
- Treatment of arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
- Precise targeting for brachytherapy (radioactive seed placement).
How to prepare
- Comprehensive neurological evaluation and review of medical history.
- High-resolution imaging studies (MRI, CT, or angiography) are performed to create a detailed 3D map of the target area.
- Discussion of the procedure, risks, benefits, and alternatives with the neurosurgeon.
- Fasting for several hours before the procedure as instructed.
- Adjustment or temporary cessation of certain medications, especially blood thinners, under doctor's guidance.
- Informed consent process.
- For frame-based stereotaxy, the head frame is attached on the day of surgery, often under local anesthesia.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding (hemorrhage) at the target site or along the needle track.
- Infection.
- Swelling (edema) in the brain.
- Seizures.
- Neurological deficits, such as weakness, numbness, speech difficulties, or vision changes, depending on the target area.
- Headache or nausea.
- Failure to obtain adequate tissue sample in a biopsy.
- Risks associated with anesthesia.
- In rare cases, stroke or coma.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial monitoring in a recovery area, often followed by a short stay in a neurosurgical ward.
- Vital signs and neurological status are closely observed for any changes.
- Pain at the incision or frame pin sites is managed with medication.
- Most patients can resume light activities within a few days.
- Follow-up imaging (MRI or CT) is typically scheduled to assess the procedure's outcome.
- Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting, and driving for the period specified by the surgeon (usually 1-2 weeks).
- Keep the incision site clean and dry as per instructions.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to monitor recovery and discuss pathology or treatment results.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 weeks for routine activities; 4-6 weeks for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering stereotaxy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for stereotaxy 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 stereotaxy. 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 stereotaxy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Stereotaxy in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated neurosurgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing stereotaxy.
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Neurosurgeons for Stereotaxy
Explore experienced neurosurgeons who regularly perform stereotaxy and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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- 11 Years Experience
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- 31 Years Experience
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Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar
- 31 Years Experience
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- 17 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Gurgaon
- 13 Years Experience
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Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar
- 34 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad
- 29 Years Experience
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- 21 Years Experience
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- 11 Years Experience
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- 10 Years Experience
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- 39 Years Experience
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Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
- 27 Years Experience
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- 25 Years Experience
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- 24 Years Experience
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