Surgeons at Kamineni Hospital have successfully performed an Awake Craniotomy procedure on a 30-year-old female patient.
An Awake Craniotomy, also known as Awake Brain Surgery, is a procedure performed when the patient is awake which reduces the risk of damaging critical areas of the brain.
The patient hails from Suryapet, and is a homemaker. She had a seizure and was diagnosed with a large brain lesion in the left motor area. Utilising a 3 Tesla MRI scanner with high-end protocols, the medical team gained a comprehensive understanding of the lesion and its impact. After careful evaluation and counseling, an awake craniotomy was performed to remove the lesion.
This technique allows real-time assessment of motor functions. The patient experienced seizures during the procedure, but they were promptly controlled. High-resolution ultrasound aided the successful excision of the lesion. The patient experienced temporary weakness that improved over time.
