Brain Tumor Surgery in Hyderabad
Brain tumor surgery is one of the most technically demanding neurosurgical procedures. Dr. Laxminadh Sivaraju performs surgical removal and management of both primary brain tumors (arising from brain tissue) and secondary brain tumors (metastases from other cancers) using state-of-the-art microsurgical techniques and intraoperative neuronavigation at CARE Hospitals HITEC City, Hyderabad.
Conditions Treated
- Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)
- Astrocytoma (Grade I–IV)
- Meningioma
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)
- Oligodendroglioma
- Ependymoma
- Medulloblastoma
- Brain Metastases
- Craniopharyngioma
- Hemangioblastoma
- Brain Abscess
- Arachnoid Cysts
Surgical Techniques Used
- Microsurgical tumor resection
- Intraoperative neuronavigation (BrainLab)
- Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (IONM)
- Awake craniotomy for eloquent area tumors
- Keyhole craniotomy
- Endoscopic tumor resection
- Stereotactic biopsy
- Fluorescence-guided surgery (5-ALA)
Surgical Outcomes
Dr. Laxminadh Sivaraju aims to achieve maximum safe resection — removing as much tumor as possible while preserving neurological function. Outcomes are enhanced by intraoperative monitoring, which alerts the surgical team to any change in motor or speech function during the procedure, allowing immediate adjustment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of brain tumors does Dr. Laxminadh Sivaraju treat?
Dr. Laxminadh treats all major brain tumor types including glioblastoma, astrocytoma, meningioma, pituitary adenoma, acoustic neuroma, oligodendroglioma, ependymoma, medulloblastoma, brain metastases, and craniopharyngioma, as well as brain cysts and abscesses at CARE Hospitals HITEC City, Hyderabad.
What is the recovery time after brain tumor surgery in Hyderabad?
Recovery after brain tumor surgery at CARE Hospitals HITEC City typically involves a 5–10 day hospital stay, return to light activities within 4–6 weeks, and full recovery over 6–12 weeks depending on tumor location and extent of surgery. Minimally invasive approaches used by Dr. Laxminadh Sivaraju typically allow faster recovery.
Is awake craniotomy available in Hyderabad?
Yes. Dr. Laxminadh Sivaraju at CARE Hospitals HITEC City HITEC City, Hyderabad performs awake craniotomy for tumors located near eloquent brain areas (speech, motor cortex). In this procedure, the patient is kept awake during the tumor removal phase while the surgical team continuously tests speech and motor function to ensure preservation.