Neurosurgery
As clinically oriented investigators in the evolving field of Neurosurgery, our mission is to be at the forefront of state-of-the-art services and care, new tools, and techniques for the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions. We intend to become a centre of excellence in Neurosurgical and Polytrauma management. We provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services and our expertise lies in Brain and Spine care, with a particular focus in areas such as
- Adult and Pediatric Head Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury
- Spine Injuries
- Brain Tumors
- Spine tumors
- Surgical management of Life-threatening Stroke
- Cervical and Lumbar degenerative disease.
Our Services
We have a 15 bedded state of the art Neurosurgical ICU, dedicated operation theatre and full-fledged Emergency with the best equipment from all around the globe.
- 24 hours trauma care
- Intracranial Pressure Monitoring for Severe Head Injury (First time in Central Travancore) and ICP based management of Head Injury as per International Guidelines
- Decompressive Craniectomy for Head injury and Advanced Life-threatening stroke cases
- Anterior cranial base repair for CSF rhinorrhea
- Treatment of Hydrocephalus with V-P Shunt
- Micro-neurosurgery for Brain and Spine tumors.
- Medtronic Stealth Station S8 – The most advanced and latest Neuro-navigation system for surgical management of complex brain tumors and for navigation assisted spine stabilization
- Integra CUSA Excel –The best Ultrasonic Aspirator available for surgical management of brain and spine tumors
- Medtronic Midas Rex MR-8 High speed drill system
- Leica PROvido surgical microscope
- Advanced Camino Fiber-optic Intracranial pressure(ICP) and temperature monitor
- Joimax Endoscopic Spine surgery system (Germany)
- Intra-operative monitoring with SSEP, MEP, EMG
- Philips Zenition 50 mobile C-arm with Unity workflow
- Navigation assisted minimally invasive Brain biopsy
- Minimally invasive and Endoscopic Spine surgery for disc diseases (First time in Central Travancore)
- Spinal stabilization for Traumatic and Degenerative Diseases
- Percutaneous Procedures for Back Pain
- Conservative Treatment of Neck and Back Pain
- Pedicle Screw Placement with Spinal Navigation in Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine.
- Micro and Macro neurosurgical instruments from Aesculap USA
- Getinge Maquet Meera(Sweden) Neurosurgical Operation Table
- Getinge Maquet Volista(Sweden) Surgical Light
- Philips Incisive 128 slice C.T
- Philips 3 Tesla Achiva M.R.I machine with Diffusion tensor imaging and fiber tractography
- Carestream DRX Compass A.I assisted portable Digital X-ray machine
- Fully equipped endovascular suites (G.E and Philips) for DSA and Endovascular procedures
- Maquet and Drager highest end ventilators in ICU
- Highest end anesthesia workstation and machines from Drager and G.E
Frequently Asked Question
1. What conditions do neurosurgeons at Lifeline Hospital treat?
Lifeline Hospital's neurosurgeons are skilled in diagnosing and treating various neurological conditions, including brain tumors, aneurysms, stroke, spinal cord injuries, herniated discs, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and chronic pain.
2. When should I consider consulting a neurosurgeon?
Consult a neurologist or neurosurgeon if you experience severe headaches, seizures, limb numbness, balance difficulties, speech or memory issues, vision problems, or back pain.
3. What are the different types of neurosurgeries performed at Lifeline Hospital?
Neurosurgeons use minimally invasive, micro neurosurgery, endoscopic surgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery for precise brain operations, faster recovery times, and targeted tumor treatment.
4. What can I expect before, during, and after neurosurgery at Lifeline Hospital?
Neurosurgery involves a comprehensive evaluation, including scans, neurological exams, and consultations, followed by advanced anesthesia techniques for comfort, and comprehensive care in a dedicated unit for healing and recovery.
5. Does Lifeline Hospital offer rehabilitation services after neurosurgery?
Lifeline Hospital recognizes the importance of rehabilitation following neurosurgery. We offer a comprehensive rehabilitation program tailored to your specific needs, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, to help you regain strength, mobility, and independence.