Brain Tumor

A tumor means a tissue that has formed in a place in our body where it should not be, or uncontrolled growth of any tissue where it should be. According to this definition, sebaceous glands and flesh moles, which we do not care much about in our body, can also be included in the concept of tumors. But although not every tumor is lethal, there is an exceptional condition of brain tissue in brain tumors. Benign tumors can also be fatal because the brain is located in a closed room inside the skull. For this reason, although not all brain tumors are lethal, they must necessarily be kept under control and the correct intervention is necessary.

WHAT ARE THE TREATMENT METHODS FOR BRAIN TUMOR?

One of the most important parts of brain tumor treatment is that the treatment is personalized. The purpose of brain tumor treatment is to fight the tumor without impairing the patient’s quality of life and to prolong his life as much as possible. The most important factors in brain tumor surgery are the type of tumor, location, age of the patient, general condition and whether there are additional problems that may affect the patient’s decision to operate. October. For this reason, a personalized treatment is applied and the risk of success increases. The treatment of malignant brain tumors is usually performed surgically.  In addition to brain tumor surgery, sometimes chemotherapy, sometimes radiation therapy, October sometimes combined treatment with both is performed. The most important thing in brain tumor surgeries is that the surgery is performed by teams specialized in brain tumors. Radiotherapy devices equipped with stereotactic targeting systems can significantly increase the effectiveness of treatment while reducing the possible side effects of brain tumor surgery on the one hand.

Brain biopsy is performed in tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. In the brain biopsy method, a biopsy is performed in cases that are deeply located and do not cause an increase in intracranial pressure, but the type of tumor needs to be learned to determine how the treatment will be. Accordingly, the 3-dimensional coordinates of the tumor are calculated from a small hole drilled near the tumor and taken with the help of a needle. He is discharged after an average of 1 day.

BRAIN TUMOR SURGERY

Microsurgical method is applied in the treatment of brain tumor. The microsurgical method is a procedure for removing the entire tumor. With the microsurgical method, the internal pressure of the head is reduced and the regional ethics of the brain tumor can be reset. At the same time, Microsurgery ensures that if the brain tumor is in an area that allows us to speak, see or move, these areas will not be damaged during surgery and minimizes the risks that may develop. For this reason, it is very important that the hospital selected for brain tumor treatment uses advanced technology.

By preserving intact brain tissue, to be able to completely remove the brain tumor and prevent permanent disabilities, brain cancer risks, other methods applied are as follows;

Neuronavigation; With Neuronavigation, which is one of the brain tumor treatment options, the patient’s film is uploaded to the system and the most accurate orientation to the tumor is understood before surgery. In the same way, the localization of the structures located nearby during the operation is also determined.

Neuromonitorization: This method helps to greatly reduce facial or arm and leg paralysis that may occur after brain tumor surgery. Before brain surgery begins, a signal is received from electrodes placed on the patient’s face, arms and legs by a neurologist throughout the operation. When there is a drop in the signal, the surgeon is informed and a warning is given that he is in a sensitive area.

Intraoperative Ultrasonography: During brain tumor surgery, a brain ultrasound is performed and it is calculated how much tumor has been removed. Intraoperative ultrasonography reduces the risk of residual tumors, especially in tumors that are difficult to separate from brain tissue.

Endoscopy: It serves to provide a wide viewing angle from a small area in areas where narrow corridors are used in brain tumor surgery, especially in pituitary tumors and intra-ventricular tumors.

Gliolan Staining Technique: The patient is given a liquid to drink before surgery. During surgery, normal brain tissue and tumor tissue are seen in different colors with the special filter of the surgical microscope. With this method, normal brain tissue damage is minimized, tumor removal is at a maximum level, and the patient’s risk of neurological loss is reduced.

Awake craniotomy: In the surgery of sensitive areas responsible for arm, leg movements called speech center, “motor area”, the patient is operated by keeping awake. In this way, the person’s speech and arm-leg movements can be controlled moment by moment. In this way, the success of the operation increases.

Intraoperative CT: Computed tomography can be taken during surgery and the status of the operation can be displayed. This technology reduces the risk of repeat surgery.