Expert diagnosis and surgery for brain and spine tumours in Kochi — with precise, patient-first care and faster recovery outcomes for patients across Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Kerala.
A brain or spine tumour is an abnormal growth of cells inside or around the brain and spinal cord. Some tumours grow slowly and remain in one place (benign), whilst others grow quickly and invade surrounding tissue (malignant). Either type can press on important nerves or brain areas and cause serious symptoms — which is why early evaluation by a specialist neurosurgeon matters.
Dr. Ganesh V.L provides brain and spine tumour treatment in Kochi with advanced surgical techniques, helping patients from Ernakulam, Kottayam, and across Kerala avoid travelling to distant metro cities for quality neurological care.
Not every headache signals a tumour. However, certain warning signs should prompt an urgent consultation with a neurosurgeon in Kochi or Ernakulam:
If you or a family member experiences any of these symptoms, please bring your MRI or CT scan to your first appointment for a same-day assessment.
Prior MRI or CT reports help Dr. Ganesh V.L review your case efficiently and advise on the next steps — including whether surgery or surveillance is appropriate.
Book EvaluationChoosing the right surgical approach for a brain or spine tumour depends on the tumour type, location, size, and your overall health. Dr. Ganesh V.L uses modern, minimally invasive techniques to remove or control the tumour whilst protecting healthy brain and spinal tissue.
A real-time 3D navigation system (similar to GPS for the brain) guides the surgeon to the exact tumour location through a precise bone opening, minimising disruption to surrounding brain tissue.
For tumours near the speech or motor areas, you are kept awake and communicating during part of the surgery. This allows the surgeon to map critical brain functions in real time, making removal safer and reducing the risk of post-surgical weakness or speech problems.
A thin camera-guided tube (endoscope) is used to reach tumours in the ventricles or skull base through very small openings — less than 1 cm — with minimal blood loss and a shorter hospital stay.
Spinal cord tumours and tumours pressing on the spinal nerves are removed using microsurgical techniques and intraoperative nerve monitoring. This protects sensation and movement during and after the procedure.
Answers below are general; your plan depends on imaging, examination, and tumour type. Ask anything specific at your visit.
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