The endovascular step minimised blood loss by reducing the tumour’s blood supply, followed by a challenging microsurgical removal.
Published Sep 10, 2025 | 4:19 PM ⚊ Updated Sep 10, 2025 | 4:19 PM
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Synopsis: A six-vessel brain angiogram provided a 360-degree vascular map, guiding the team’s meticulous planning. The hybrid neurosurgery team, supported by neuro anaesthesia, interventional anaesthesia, ICU, and neuro rehab specialists, executed the procedure flawlessly.
A woman has fully recovered after a nine-hour hybrid neurosurgery at Chennai’s MGM Malar Hospital successfully removed a large brain tumour, preventing worsening paralysis and life-threatening complications.
The complex procedure, led by Dr A Aravinth Kumar, combined a minimally invasive endovascular technique to cut off the tumour’s blood supply and an open microsurgical procedure using a high-powered microscope.
The patient, who suffered severe headaches for six months and recent weakness in her right arm and leg, sought treatment as her condition deteriorated.
A six-vessel brain angiogram provided a 360-degree vascular map, guiding the team’s meticulous planning. The hybrid neurosurgery team, supported by neuro anaesthesia, interventional anaesthesia, ICU, and neuro rehab specialists, executed the procedure flawlessly.
Dr Aravinth stressed on the operation’s complexity: “Our deep understanding of brain anatomy, endovascular and microsurgical techniques, and risk reduction measures were crucial. Any delay could have led to irreversible paralysis or death.”
He added that brain tumours, affecting only 1 percent of adults, are often genetic, urging the public to seek immediate medical attention for persistent headaches or progressive weakness.
The endovascular step minimised blood loss by reducing the tumour’s blood supply, followed by a challenging microsurgical removal. Performing both in one sitting without damaging delicate brain structures was a critical achievement.
(Edited by Amit Vasudev with inputs from Veni EN)
