Types of Brain Surgery

1. Open Surgery (Craniotomy)

• Standard approach for large or complex tumors, trauma, or vascular repairs

• Involves creating a bone flap to access the brain

2. Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Surgery

• Smaller incisions, reduced tissue damage

• Used for pituitary tumors, ventricular lesions, and some skull base tumors

3. Stereotactic & Image-Guided Surgery

• Neuronavigation provides real-time guidance

• Stereotactic biopsy for deep-seated tumors

• Laser Ablation (LITT) for precise tissue removal

4. Radiosurgery

• Gamma Knife / CyberKnife: Non-invasive, high-precision radiation to target tumors or AVMs

5. Functional Neurosurgery

• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s and movement disorders

• Epilepsy Surgery for seizure control

Benefits of Brain Surgery

• Removal of tumors or lesions to relieve pressure and prevent neurological damage

• Seizure reduction or elimination in drug-resistant epilepsy

• Restoration of neurological function and improved quality of life

• Long-term control of vascular abnormalities

Cost of Brain Surgery in India

Table 1: Average Brain Surgery Cost in India

Factors Affecting Brain Surgery Cost

1. Type and complexity of surgery – Tumor location, size, and involvement of critical brain areas affect cost.

2. Technology used – Neuronavigation, intraoperative MRI, or laser ablation increase cost.

3. Hospital and surgeon expertise – Tertiary care centers with specialized neurosurgical ICUs charge more.

4. Post-surgery care – ICU stay, rehabilitation, and follow-up imaging contribute to total expense.

5. Use of implants or devices – DBS or stereotactic hardware adds to costs.