PITUITARY & SKULL BASE TUMORS

Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths that develop in the pituitary gland. The vast majority of pituitary tumors are noncancerous growths (adenomas). Treatment for pituitary tumors involves various options, including removing the tumor, controlling its growth and managing the hormone levels with medications.

Doctors generally use surgery, radiation therapy and medications, either alone or in combination, to treat a pituitary tumor and return hormone production to normal levels. The two main surgical techniques for treating pituitary tumors are:

Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Approach

With this approach, a doctor usually can reach and remove the tumor through the nose and sinuses without an external incision. No other part of the brain is affected, and there's no visible scar. However, very large tumors may be difficult to remove with this procedure, especially if a tumor has invaded nearby nerves or brain tissue.

Transcranial Approach (craniotomy)

During this procedure, the tumor is removed through the upper part of the skull by way of an incision in the scalp. It's easier to reach large or more complicated tumors using this procedure.

BRAIN TUMORS

A brain tumor is a mass or growth of abnormal cells in the brain. Some brain tumors are noncancerous (benign), while others are cancerous (malignant). Common tumors are glioma, meningioma, schwannoma, metastasis etc. Brain tumor treatment options depend on the type of brain tumor, as well as its size and location.

Procedures commonly performed for brain tumors are:

• craniotomy and removal of tumor
• Awake craniotomy
• computer assisted surgery (Neuronavigation)
• endoscopic tumor removal
• stereotactic surgery

About Us - chennai neurosurgery

Dr. C.V. Shankar Ganesh is a medical graduate from the prestigious Annamalai university. He did his M.S. General surgery and M.Ch. Neurosurgery from Sri Ramachandra Medical college and Research Institute.  He has undergone quite a rigorous and supervised training in all types of neurosurgical disorders.

He has worked as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry for more than 5 years. He has wide experience in managing patients with complex brain tumors, Skull base tumors, aneurysms, AVMs, cranio-facial anomalies, craniovertebral junction anomalies, tumors and degenerative spine diseases and traumatic injuries of brain and spine.

Minimally Invasive and endoscopic neurosurgery are his forte. He has undergone training at many reputed international centers. He has published papers in national and international indexed peer reviewed journals. He has presented papers at national and international conferences. He always strives hard to innovate and acquire new skills to benefit his patients.

Dr. Shankar Ganesh is a Senior consultant Neurosurgeon at Apollo speciality hospital, Teynampet, Apollo hospital, Greams lane and Apollo children's hospital, Chennai. He is a visiting consultant at various reputed hospitals.