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The Potential of Deep Brain Stimulation for OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder): A New Hope?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) affects approximately 1 in 100 adults and can severely impact quality of life. Those who struggle...
Dr Hegde
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that significantly impacts movement and quality of life. For many...
Dr Hegde
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Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
This nonsurgical procedure uses beams of radiation to treat tumors or lesions deep inside the brain. It can also be used to treat...
Dr Hegde
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Cranioplasty
This reconstructive surgical procedure is performed to correct congenital problems of the skull, or to repair the skull after a traumatic...
Dr Hegde
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Stereotactic Brain Biopsy (Needle Biopsy Method)
This is a way for a surgeon to take a sample of abnormal tissue from inside your brain. It's done with a needle that's carefully guided...
Dr Hegde
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Craniotomy for Acute Extradural (Epidural) Hematoma
This procedure, performed under general anesthesia, creates an opening through the skull for removal of a blood clot between the skull...
Dr Hegde
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Craniotomy for brain tumour
This procedure, performed under general anesthesia, creates an opening through the skull for brain tumor removal. The surgery usually...
Dr Hegde
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Surgery for Vestibular Schwannoma
These tumours are removed by a craniotomy which is performed at the back of the ear. Under neuro monitoring of the facial nerve this...
Dr Hegde
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Craniotomy for Meningioma excision
Craniotomy for meningioma excision are safe procedures to completely excise the tumour and provide excellent long term results. This...
Dr Hegde
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Craniotomy for Intracerebral Haemorrhage
Large intracerebral haemorrhages (ICH) can be safely evacuated with a craniotomy, facilitating speedy recovery. It relieves pressure...
Dr Hegde
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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
A Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VP Shunt) is a procedure performed to divert excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to the abdomen. It can be...
Dr Hegde
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Microvascular Decompression
Microvascular decompression is a safe procedure to treat Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hemifacial spasm and Irretractable vertigo. This surgery...
Dr Hegde
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Excision of Arteriovenous malformation
Arteriovenous malformation of the brain can be treated surgically. It involves safe excision of the abnormality while preserving arteries...
Dr Hegde
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Brain Aneurysm treatment - Microsurgical clipping
Microsurgical clipping of a brain aneurysm is a time tested treatment modality. It is still the preferred method of treatment for several...
Dr Hegde
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Endovascular treatment of aneurysm
Advancement of minimally invasive surgery has made possible endovascular treatment of aneurysms. A small incision in the groin and we can...
Dr Hegde
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Deep Brain Stimulation
Deep Brain Stimulation is an advanced treatment modality for movement disorders. It is used to successfully treat Parkinson's disease,...
Dr Hegde
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Transnasal transsphenoidal endoscopic surgery for pituitary tumours
Tumours of the pituitary gland, small and large can be safely removed through endoscopic approaches through the nostrils. This surgery...
Dr Hegde
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Foramen Magnum Decompression
Foramen mangnum decompression is a simple procedure used to relieve the pressure around the brain stem in patients with Chiari...
Dr Hegde
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Craniotomy for Acute Subdural Hematoma
Traumatic Acute subdural hematoma can be removed by performing a craniotomy and evacuation of the blood clot. This relieves pressure...
Dr Hegde
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Burr Hole Drainage
Burr hole drainage is a simple and effective procedure for treating Chronic Subdural Hematoma. The procedure is often so effective that...
Dr Hegde
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