Skull Base Surgery

Dr. Vaibhav B Hapalia is a renowned expert in the field of Skull Base Surgery, a specialized type of surgery that focuses on treating conditions at the base of the skull. This intricate area includes the undersurface of the brain and vital nerves and vessels that support essential senses such as sight, smell, and hearing.

Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery is the need of the hour, offering minimally invasive solutions for a range of complex conditions. This specialized approach is dedicated to treating worrisome CSF leaks from the brain and ears, as well as removing notorious tumors located in the midline of the brain.

Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery is a minimally invasive technique performed by highly skilled professionals. It involves a collaborative effort between Skull Base Surgeons and Neurosurgeons, working together to remove tumors with precision and care.

These surgeries require a high level of skill and expertise, making it essential for surgeons to undergo intensive training before practicing. The tactful nature of these procedures demands the experience and precision that comes with specialized training and years of hands-on experience.

Lateral Skull Base Surgeries

This segment includes tumors on the side of your brain, the approach is behind your ears, through the mastoid bone (Transmastoid/TransCanalicular/TransOtic) or Retrosigmoid approach. 

These approach deals with removal of 

  • Glomus Tumors
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Microvascular Decompression of Trigeminal Nerve
  • Microvascular Decompression of 7- 8th Nerve Complex
  • Petrous Apex Cholesteatoma
  • Facial Nerve Decompression