A neurosurgeon at the Medeor Hosptial, Dubai, recently performed a complex brain surgery on a 63-year-old man with a rare form of tumor, known as acoustic neuroma . The tumor was benign, measured around 3.5 to 4 cm , and was densely adhered to the vital structures of the brain. Additionally, the tumor was suppressing the brain stem and cranial nerves , thereby resulting in hearing impairment and loss of balance in the patient. To save the patient from fatal consequences of the tumor, Dr.
Sharath Kumar Maila , a specialist neurosurgeon, performed a tumor excision surgery known as retromastoid craniotomy . In this surgery, an ultramodern neurosurgical monitoring technology was used to ensure that no brain structure was damaged. Following surgery, the patient recovered well and was able to walk and hear normally within 5-days of surgery. Source: The Gulf News
