Stereotactic Radiosurgery radiosurgery uses focused radiation to treat brain tumors and craniopharyngiomas, and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). This minimally invasive procedure does not use a knife or scalpel. At Dr. Rao’s hospital you will find the best pediatric stereotactic radiosurgery options and best pediatric neurosurgeon and stereotactic radio surgeon.

General anesthesia prevents any pain during the procedure. You can expect your child to have one overnight stay in the hospital.

The effects of treatment will occur over time — a period of weeks or months. We may check your child’s progress with follow-up MRI, CT or angiography images.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery vs. Traditional Surgery

Stereotactic Radiosurgery is an alternative treatment option that can avoid the risks of traditional brain surgery. Benefits include:

• Short treatment time
• Shorter hospital stays
• Shorter rehabilitation time
• Little to no damage to healthy brain tissue
• Fewer surgical complications, like hemorrhage, infection and cerebral spinal fluid leak
• No other physical trauma and disruption of normal brain function

Our expert providers, which include Dr. Mohana Rao Patibandla, neurosurgeon with experience treating your child’s specific condition using a Stereotactic Radiosurgery procedure, partner with you to decide if a Stereotactic Radiosurgery procedure is right for your child.