Expert surgical care for brain aneurysms, AVMs, stroke, and other neurovascular conditions — providing patients across Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Kerala access to life-saving, precision neurovascular surgery.
Neurovascular conditions are disorders of the blood vessels that supply the brain and spinal cord. When these vessels rupture, become blocked, or develop abnormal connections, the result can be a stroke, bleeding in the brain, or chronic neurological deterioration. These conditions require a neurosurgeon with specialised training in neurovascular surgery, as timing and precision are critical.
Dr. Ganesh V.L provides neurovascular assessment and surgery in Kochi, offering patients from Ernakulam, Kottayam, and wider Kerala expert care without needing to travel to distant centres.
Neurovascular events can occur suddenly. Recognising symptoms early and reaching a hospital immediately dramatically improves outcomes.
If you or someone nearby experiences these symptoms, call for emergency help and proceed to the nearest hospital without delay. Do not wait to see if it improves on its own.
For suspected stroke or ruptured aneurysm, go straight to emergency care. For planned review of a known aneurysm or AVM, book a consultation with your reports.
The right treatment for a neurovascular condition depends on the type of blood vessel abnormality, its location, and whether it has already bled. Dr. Ganesh V.L offers both open surgical and endovascular (catheter-based) options, working in close collaboration with interventional neuroradiology where required.
Through a precise craniotomy, a tiny titanium clip is placed at the neck of the aneurysm to stop blood flow into it. This remains one of the most reliable treatments for aneurysms and provides a permanent seal.
Arteriovenous malformations are removed surgically under a microscope. For smaller, accessible AVMs, surgery offers the best chance of permanent cure. Pre-operative embolisation (blocking the blood supply) may be performed before surgery.
Accumulated blood in the brain from a bleed can be evacuated surgically to relieve pressure and prevent secondary brain injury. The decision to operate depends on the haematoma size, location, and the patient’s clinical condition.
In large strokes with significant brain swelling, removing part of the skull temporarily relieves pressure and can be life-saving. This is a specialised emergency procedure.
These answers are general; your situation depends on imaging, examination, and whether there has been a bleed.
Not always. Small, unruptured aneurysms found incidentally are often monitored with periodic MRI rather than treated immediately. The decision depends on the aneurysm size, shape, location, and your overall health. A neurosurgeon’s assessment helps weigh the risk of rupture against the risk of intervention for your specific case.
A stroke is a sudden loss of blood supply to part of the brain. This can happen due to a blocked artery (ischaemic stroke, accounting for about 80% of strokes) or a ruptured vessel causing bleeding (haemorrhagic stroke). Both are medical emergencies. Treatment differs depending on the type, so imaging is crucial to guide care.
Yes. Dr. Ganesh V.L provides specialised neurovascular assessment and surgery in Kochi, serving patients from Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Kerala, so you do not need to travel outside the state for expert care.
In some cases, radiosurgery (stereotactic radiation that gradually shrinks the AVM) or endovascular embolisation alone may be appropriate. However, complete cure of an AVM often requires surgery, particularly for superficial lesions in accessible brain areas. The best approach is decided after a multidisciplinary case review.
A ruptured brain aneurysm causes subarachnoid haemorrhage — sudden, extremely severe headache, vomiting, and sometimes loss of consciousness. This is a life-threatening emergency. Early surgery or endovascular coiling to secure the aneurysm dramatically reduces the risk of re-bleeding and improves survival.
Book a consultation today and take the first step towards expert, compassionate neurological care.