Surgical Techniques

Minimally invasive spinal surgery

Minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery is comprised of advanced techniques that aim to perform interventions on the spine with the least impact on the patient's body. Robotic surgery, in particular, uses technology to guide surgeons with greater precision, allowing for smaller incisions, less damage to surrounding tissues, and a faster recovery.

Robotic spine surgery

For its part, robotic spine surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that uses state-of-the-art robotic systems, which greatly improve accuracy when placing spinal fixation elements, thereby reducing risks and complications during and after the procedure.

Nervous system tumours and fluorescein-guided resection

Interventions for nervous system tumours include surgical resection, which can be guided by fluorescein to improve accuracy and minimise damage to healthy brain tissue. Fluorescein-guided resection is primarily used for tumours such as glioblastomas, where fluorescein selectively accumulates in tumour tissue, allowing for better differentiation during surgery.

Endoscopic surgery for pituitary tumours and other skull base tumours

Endoscopic surgery for pituitary tumours and other skull base tumours is a minimally invasive technique that uses an endoscope (a thin tube with a camera on the end) to access the base of the skull through the nasal passages. This technique allows for the precise and safe removal of tumours, such as pituitary adenomas, avoiding large incisions and scars.

Hydrocephalus surgery

Hydrocephalus surgery is, in essence, a surgical procedure that aims to treat excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, known as hydrocephalus. This intervention typically involves the placement of a shunt, usually a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt, which drains the excess fluid from the brain into the abdomen, where it is reabsorbed by the body, thereby reducing intracranial pressure.
Benefits of hydrocephalus surgery:

Arnold-Chiari malformation

Chiari malformation is a condition where brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. This happens when a part of the skull is abnormally shaped or is smaller than usual. In this case, the skull puts pressure on the brain, pushing it downwards.

Spinal cord tumour pathology

Surgery for spinal cord tumours (i.e., tumours of the spinal cord) is a delicate procedure that aims to remove the tumour and reconstruct the spine if necessary. Surgery can be minimally invasive, such as microdiscectomy or laminectomy, or more extensive, depending on the location and type of tumour.

CyberKnife radiosurgery treatment

CyberKnife treatment is an advanced form of radiotherapy that uses a robotic system to deliver high-precision radiation to tumours. It is a non-invasive alternative for treating cancer that does not require surgery or general anaesthesia.

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