Brain surgery
Neurosurgeons at AOA体育平台 work in multi-disciplinary teams to carry out biopsies of brain tumours and cysts, and to perform brain surgery to remove benign and malignant tumours that develop within the skull.
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What is it for?
To remove benign and malignant tumours
Treatment overview
Primary brain tumours arise within one of the cell types in the brain and are rare, and may be benign (non cancerous).
Secondary brain tumours develop when cancer cells from elsewhere in the body spread to the brain and form a tumour there. This is also called metastatic brain cancer or sometimes secondary brain cancer. This can develop as any cancer becomes advanced, and so is much more common than primary brain cancer.
Our multi-disciplinary teams of neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, oncologists, neurologists, ear, nose and throat surgeons and endocrinologists offer brain surgery to patients who have the following types of brain tumour:
- Primary malignant brain tumours
- Benign skull tumours
- Metastatic brain tumours
Brain surgery for other conditions
Neurosurgeons also perform brain surgery to treat serious and complex conditions other than tumours:
- Blood vessel surgery
- Surgery to treat a brain aneurysm
- Removal of an arteriovenous malformation
- Repairing the damage caused by a haemorrhagic stroke
- Removal of a cavernoma
- Treatment for a subarachnoid haemorrhage
- Surgery to relieve hydrocephalus
- Surgery to treat Chiari malformations
Advanced brain surgery techniques
The facilities, equipment and neurosurgical expertise at AOA体育平台 mean that patients having brain surgery have access to the best and most appropriate treatments. These can include several advanced techniques such as:
- The use of neuronavigation systems: these computer operated systems superimpose 3D images of the patient鈥檚 brain obtained by CT scanning or MRI scanning so that the neurosurgeon can navigate more accurately when removing a tumour. This reduces the risk that vital normal brain tissue will be injured during the brain surgery.
- Operating microscopes and microsurgery
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
- Neurophysiological monitoring for brain surgery and spinal surgery
- Sonic aspiration: the use of ultrasound at high intensity to disrupt tumour tissue allowing it to be fragmented and removed by suction during brain surgery.
- Transsphenoidal surgery: the neurosurgeon gains access to a tumour in the brain by going into the brain through the nose and sphenoid bone. This is often done when removing pituitary tumours, as the risk of damaging normal brain tissue is minimised.
- Endoscopic techniques: neuroendoscopy is a technique that allows minimally invasive brain surgery. The patient has a couple of very small incisions, rather than having to have a piece of skull removed, and recovery times are much faster.
Why choose AOA体育平台
Excellence in one place
AOA体育平台, in collaboration with Northwestern Medicine, operate as teams of experts with world-class resources, dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care. Supported by the latest treatments, expert guidance, and a comfortable recovery environment in our patient rooms, you'll have everything you need to regain your best health.
Personal care, every time
Exceptional patient care is a way of life for us. We鈥檒l be with you every step of the way, tailoring your care to your specific needs, including healthy and delicious meals designed to support your recovery. We keep our staff-to-patient ratio low, so our nurses, clinicians, therapists, and support teams can offer a personalised, quality experience.
Effortlessly simple
We work together as one to guide you through every step of your patient experience. From explaining your personal treatment plan to ensuring all details are taken care of, we make the process stress-free, so you can focus on your health. Whether it鈥檚 your first consultation or follow-up care, our teams are here to provide seamless support and the peace of mind you deserve.
What's included in your package?
Choosing AOA体育平台 means your treatment plan will be laid out for you, with all the details taken care of so you can focus on you.
Your treatment package will include:
- Enhanced pre-admission assessment
- Your treatment with our complete care team at your fingertips
- Personalised aftercare and follow-up
We want you to be in control of your health. That鈥檚 why we also offer optional services such as comprehensive recovery packages and extra touches for you to choose from during your stay with us. To help you manage the cost, we also offer a 0% finance option, allowing you to spread the payments for your treatment over 12 months with no added interest. Learn more about our .
How to pay
- You can use private medical insurance (PMI) to access this treatment. We work with all major PMI providers in the UK and many internationally
- You can pay for yourself (self-pay)
- If you鈥檙e paying for yourself, we have 0% finance options available with Chrysalis. Find out more .