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Brain Tumour Surgery
Navigation-guided removal of benign and malignant brain tumours, with radiation or chemotherapy planned when needed.
- Hospital stay: 7–10 days
- Time in India: 3–4 weeks
- From ₦9M
Brain, spine and nervous system care
Neurology and neurosurgery
Treatment for disorders of the brain, spine and nerves, from brain tumours and stroke to epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease. Send your MRI or CT reports for a free opinion.
Patients with neurological or neurosurgical conditions are referred to a Fortis specialist for disorders of the brain, spine, nerves and nervous system. Neurologists, neurosurgeons and neuro-rehabilitation teams work together on each case.
Many neurological conditions need imaging to be reviewed before a plan can be made. Your MRI or CT scans, on disc if possible, help the specialist give a precise opinion.
- Microscope- and navigation-guided brain and spine surgery
- Interventional neuroradiology for aneurysms and stroke
- Epilepsy and movement-disorder programmes
- Neuro-rehabilitation after surgery or stroke
Procedures in Neuro Sciences
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Aneurysm Coiling & Clipping
Treatment of brain aneurysms by a catheter-based coil or by open surgical clipping.
- Hospital stay: 5–10 days
- Time in India: 2–3 weeks
- Get cost in Naira
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Epilepsy Evaluation & Surgery
Video-EEG monitoring to find the seizure source, followed by surgery for suitable drug-resistant epilepsy.
- Hospital stay: 7–10 days
- Time in India: 3–4 weeks
- Get cost in Naira
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
An implanted device reduces tremor and stiffness in selected patients with Parkinson’s disease.
- Hospital stay: 5–7 days
- Time in India: 3 weeks
- Get cost in Naira
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Stroke Treatment & Rehabilitation
Assessment of stroke risk and recovery, secondary prevention and structured neuro-rehabilitation.
- Hospital stay: Varies
- Time in India: 2–4 weeks
- Get cost in Naira
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Hydrocephalus (VP Shunt)
A shunt drains excess fluid from the brain, for children and adults with hydrocephalus.
- Hospital stay: 4–6 days
- Time in India: 2 weeks
- Get cost in Naira
Stays and prices are indicative and are confirmed in your written estimate after the specialist reviews your reports.
Neuro Sciences doctors
Dr Sandeep Vaishya
Neurosurgery
FMRI, Gurugram
Dr D. V. Rajakumar
Neurosurgery
Fortis Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru
Questions about Neuro Sciences
Most patients can fly home once the surgeon confirms they are stable, usually two to four weeks after surgery. Your coordinator plans the return date with the surgeon.
Both, if you can. The written report is enough to start, but the neurosurgeon will want the actual images, on disc or by upload, before confirming a plan.
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