Brain Tumor Surgery — Anoki

Brain Tumor Surgery

If surgery is the right path for your tumor, here's exactly what that involves

Dr. Rajesh Pathi performs brain tumor surgery with a clear goal for each case — sometimes removal, sometimes safe reduction, always balanced against protecting the function that matters most to you.

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Removing "all of it" isn't always the goal — and that's by design

For some tumors, complete removal is the safest and most effective option. For others, especially near areas controlling speech, movement or vision, a careful partial removal that protects function is the better outcome. Every plan is built around your specific tumor and your specific brain — never a one-size-fits-all target.

MCh

Neurosurgery Super-Specialization

10+ Yrs

Neurosurgical Experience

Function-First

Surgical Planning

2nd Opinion

Consultations Welcomed

Why surgery helps

What brain tumor surgery aims to achieve

A definite diagnosis

A tissue sample often gives the clearest possible answer about what the tumor actually is.

Relieving pressure

Reducing the tumor's size can ease pressure on surrounding brain tissue and symptoms it's causing.

Removing or reducing the tumor

Taking out as much as can be safely removed, based on its type and location.

Preserving function

Protecting speech, movement, vision or other abilities throughout the procedure.

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In plain language

How the surgical approach is decided

The plan depends on three things above all: where the tumor is, how it behaves, and what's safely reachable around it.

Standard craniotomy

The most common approach, giving direct access for most tumor locations.

Awake craniotomy, for select cases

When a tumor sits near areas controlling speech or movement, you may be briefly kept awake during part of the surgery so your team can monitor function in real time — always planned and explained well in advance.

Endoscopic or minimally invasive approaches

For select tumors, particularly at the skull base or pituitary, reachable through smaller openings.

Intraoperative monitoring

Continuous nerve and brain function monitoring during surgery, used where it adds a meaningful safety margin.

What to expect

Your surgical journey, stage by stage

Step 1

Detailed planning

Imaging review and planning specific to your tumor's location and type.

Step 2

Every option explained

Including what monitoring or non-surgical paths would mean, where relevant.

Step 3

Pre-operative preparation

Clear instructions on medication, fasting, and what to bring on the day.

Step 1

Anesthesia & positioning

Careful positioning and monitoring by an experienced surgical team.

Step 2

The procedure

Performed with the approach and precautions planned for your specific tumor.

Step 3

Immediate post-op monitoring

Close observation in recovery before you're moved to a ward.

Step 1

Hospital recovery

Duration depends on the extent of surgery and your individual recovery.

Step 2

Guided rehabilitation

Support to regain strength, speech or coordination, where needed.

Step 3

Ongoing follow-up

Scheduled imaging and reviews to monitor healing and long-term outcomes.

After surgery

Pathology results & what comes next

Surgery is often the beginning of a longer picture coming into focus, not the final step.

Pathology results

Tissue removed during surgery is examined in a lab to confirm exactly what type of tumor it is — this usually takes some days and gives the most complete picture yet.

Possible referral for further treatment

Depending on the pathology result, you may be referred for radiation therapy, oncology input, or other treatment — explained clearly if and when it applies to you.

Ongoing imaging surveillance

Follow-up scans at intervals to monitor your recovery and watch for any recurrence over time.

Considering a second opinion before surgery?

For a decision of this significance, wanting an independent review is completely reasonable, and genuinely welcomed here.

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Your Neurosurgeon

Dr. Rajesh Pathi

MBBS, MS, MCh, FMISS — Skull Base & Neurovascular Surgeon

Dr. Pathi plans every brain tumor surgery around the specific tumor and the specific person in front of him — balancing the best possible outcome against protecting what matters most to that patient's daily life.

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Common questions

Questions patients often have

Will the whole tumor always be removed?

Not always, and not necessarily as the goal. For tumors near critical areas, a safe partial removal that protects function can be the better outcome than removing everything.

How will I know what type of tumor it was?

Tissue removed during surgery is sent for pathology testing, which usually takes a few days. Dr. Pathi will discuss the results with you as soon as they're available.

Will I need more treatment after surgery?

It depends entirely on the pathology results. Some tumors need no further treatment; others may need radiation or further oncology care, which would be explained and arranged if it applies.

What's recovery like after brain tumor surgery?

It varies by the extent of surgery and the individual — from a couple of weeks to a longer period of rehabilitation. You'll be given a realistic, personal timeline as part of your care plan.

Whenever you're ready, we're here to help you understand what's next

Book a consultation with Dr. Rajesh Pathi — take the time you need, and bring anyone you'd like with you.

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