The Best Functional Neurosurgery in Andhra Pradesh

Functional Neurosurgery in Guntur is available at Dr. Rao’s Hospital, headed by Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, an expert neurosurgeon.

Dr. Rao’s Hospital is the best neurology hospital equipped with FDA-approved critical care equipment in their Neuro ICUs. It offers all the latest neurosurgical treatment options under one roof.

Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla is the best neurosurgeon in Guntur who is an expert in performing all types of neurosurgeries along with Endovascular Neurosurgery, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, Neurooncology, and Radiosurgery, Functional Neurosurgery, Skull Base, and Epilepsy Surgery, Spine Surgery, Trauma

Functional neurosurgery is a procedure performed to resolve the disorders of the central nervous system. Functional neurosurgery has proved to be a boon to treat debilitating movement conditions, especially dystonia, Parkinson’s disease, and essential tremors.

At Dr. Rao’s Hospital, Guntur, Functional neurosurgery is performed to treat

Parkinson’s, tremor, dystonia, Tourette’s, hemifacial spasm, and other movement disorders
Epilepsy
MS and spinal cord injury – Spasticity of cerebral origin
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and neuropsychiatric conditions
Trigeminal neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia, and nerve injuries
Chronic pain from neuropathic injuries or diseases, as well as malignant causes

Before proceeding with recommending or performing functional neurosurgery, Dr Rao, one of the leading neurologist in Guntur, and his team perform an exhaustive and comprehensive diagnosis and assessment of the patient’s condition.

There is a definite three-tiered approach which includes –

Clinical Assessment – A team of specialist doctors such as neurosurgeons, neurologists, psychologists, physiologists conducts a clinical examination of the patient to assess the condition, cognitive abilities, and current lifestyle. They get a fair idea of the present condition and the likely outcome of the patient post neurosurgery.
Imaging – The latest imaging procedures such as CT scans and MRI examination, functional imaging with fMRI, and SPECT are carried out as per requirement regarding the patient’s health.
Electrophysiology – Dr Rao and his diagnostic team perform EEG and EMG testing of the nervous system and suitable recordings and mapping of the eloquent cortical areas of the brain. These readings help in determining the future course of treatment, especially the suggested functional neurosurgery.

Modern Neurosurgical Treatments available at Dr. Rao’s Hospital

Patients can look forward to receiving modern and latest neurosurgical treatment at Dr. Rao’s Hospital.

1. Neuromodulation

Neuromodulation allows the neurosurgeon to use electricity or pharmaceutical agents to alter or modulate the nerve activity in the problem area directly. Neuromodulation enables specific targeting and is relatively safe for treating locations in the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system, which are vital for the normal functioning of the patient.

2. Deep Brain Stimulation

Deep Brain Stimulation is a preferred treatment for epilepsy, essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder conditions. It is an elective procedure in which electrodes are implanted in select brain areas, generating electrical impulses to control the brain for abnormal activities.

These electrodes help in adjusting the chemical imbalances which lead to abnormalities. The programmable generator is placed in the upper chest under the skin.

3. Stereotactic Neurosurgical Treatment

Stereotactic neurosurgical treatment helps in locating areas located in the innermost areas of the brain. In this approach, a neurosurgeon is assisted with a specialized three-dimensional coordinate system and CT scans or MRIs to locate areas located very deep into the brain for treatment, such as deep-seated brain tumors.

In stereotactic procedures, the patient is awake and responsive to the surgery’s proceedings, as this prevents undesired effects to the brain during the surgery. This technique is very useful in epilepsy treatment, deep-seated brain tumors, and delivering medicine and radiation in the brain’s innermost areas.

Why functional neurosurgery?

Functional neurosurgery is emerging as a reliable treatment option for neurological patients.

Accuracy in functional neurosurgery has improved greatly, mainly due to advancements in surgical and neuroimaging procedures.

Increasing control of electricity within the brain in specific areas implies better outcomes of functional neurosurgery. The neurosurgeon can function more precisely and target areas that require the actual treatment and avoid critical areas or those that do not require treatment.

Functional neurosurgery promises a quick turnaround on patients post-surgery. Patients are required to stay for a couple of days in the hospital after surgery. Successful functional neurosurgery brings immense relief from pain and reduces the dependence of patients on pain killers.

At Dr. Rao’s Hospital, Dr. Rao and his treating staff are well aware of the importance of accurate and early diagnosis, constant monitoring, management of complications, and patient cooperation and focus on these aspects in greater detail.

Dr. Rao is a leading neurologist in Guntur who believes in the fullest possible recovery by performing the most suitable functional neurosurgical procedure.

Dr. Rao's Hospital