Successful Awake Brain Surgery Conducted on 71-year-old Patients, in Odisha Hospital, India

successful awake brain surgery took place in Odisha, India. Conducted on a 71-year-old patient at the Institute-of-Medical-Sciences and SUM-Hospital at Sitalapalli in an advanced neuro and spine surgery.

Meant to tackle brain tumors and epileptic seizures Awake Surgery – craniotomy helps in monitoring real-time brain activity. Associate Prof. (Dr.) Suryapratap Singh Tomar conducted the surgery.

Suryapratap Singh Tomar stated “By keeping the patient awake, we can achieve greater precision and safety leading to improved outcomes and ensuring reduced recovery time. This technique is particularly beneficial for elderly patients and those with complex medical histories.”

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Moreover, the advantages of such surgery include real-time monitoring of brain activity. Reduce chances of damage to critical parts of the brain. Furthermore, it does not involve the use of anesthesia and high chances of recovery.

Meanwhile, the procedure includes two small blur holes of 2-2.5 cm in diameter in the skull’s frontal region. So, as to allow surgeons access to the brain.

Director of SUM-Hospital Mr. Deba Prasad Dash calls Awake Surgery patient-centric and minimally invasive pointing to its advantages.