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About Dr. Vijay Sankaran
Dr. Vijay Sankaran is a well-known neurosurgeon with over 28 years of expertise who is dedicated to providing high-quality medical treatment. With a lengthy and successful career, he has built a reputation for accuracy and competence in his industry.
Why Choose Dr. Vijay Sankaran?
- Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 28+ years of experience, Dr. Sankaran has a proven track record in neurosurgery, specialising in complex spinal and cranial conditions.
- Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for advanced procedures and techniques, including Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (MISS), spinal stabilisation procedures (including artificial disc replacements), micro-neurosurgery for brain and spinal cord tumours, and epilepsy surgery. His expertise extends to endoscopic spine surgery, stereotactic neurosurgery, and neuronavigation systems.
- Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery: Dr. Sankaran achieved specialised training certification in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (MISS) in Munich, Germany, bringing cutting-edge techniques to his practice.
- International Experience: He sharpened his abilities at many neurological facilities in the UK, including University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire, Royal Preston Hospital, and Hope Hospital in Manchester.
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MBBS, Stanley Medical College & Hospital , Chennai(1995)- MCh, Neurosurgery, The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University(2002)
- Arignar Anna Award By Tamilnadu Government - Member of the Royal college panel for FRCS(Neurosurgery) examinations - 2011
- University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
- Royal Preston Hospital
- Hope Hospital, Manchester
Papers Published
- Cerebrospinal fluid dynamics study in clinical practice - an evaluation of Bolus Lumbar infusion method - Ramesh V G, Vijay Sankaran, Mohan Sampath Kumar M - ‘Pan Arab Journal of Neurosurgery’, October 2005.
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- Serial CT scans in the management of head injury patients – Vijay Sankaran, Abirami. V - Indian journal of Trauma, Anaesthesia and Critical Care, February 2004.
- Oligodendroglioma presenting with intradural spinal metastases: an unusual cause of cauda equina syndrome. - Oluwafikayo Fayeye, Vijay Sankaran, Khalid Sherlala, Munchi Choksey - Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 2009
- Traumatic bleeding of spinal angiolipoma presenting with subacute paraparesis—a case report and histopathological aspects. - Vijay Sankaran, Martyn Carey, Amjad Shad - British Journal of Neurosurgery 2010
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FAQ's About Dr. Vijay Sankaran
Where does Dr. Vijay Sankaran practice?
Dr. Vijay Sankaran practices at SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
What is the specialty of Dr. Vijay Sankaran?
Dr. Vijay Sankaran specialty is Neurologist
What is the experience of Dr. Vijay Sankaran?
Dr. Vijay Sankaran is Neurologist with 28 years of experience.
Does Dr. Vijay Sankaran perform minimally invasive spine surgery?
Yes. Dr. Vijay Sankaran, a neurosurgeon at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, trained in Munich and worked in UK units, performs minimally invasive spine surgery for disc and canal problems in suitable patients.
What is endoscopic spine surgery?
It uses a thin camera and instruments through a small tube to remove disc or bone pressing on nerves, often with quicker recovery. Dr. Sankaran performs endoscopic spine surgery.
What is artificial disc replacement?
It replaces a damaged spinal disc with a movement-preserving device, often in the neck, as an alternative to fusion. Dr. Sankaran offers it for selected patients.
Does Dr. Sankaran operate on brain and spinal cord tumours?
Yes. Dr. Sankaran removes brain and spinal cord tumours using micro-neurosurgery, stereotactic techniques and neuronavigation. The approach depends on the tumour's type, size and location.
Does Dr. Sankaran perform epilepsy surgery?
Yes. Dr. Sankaran performs epilepsy surgery for seizures that continue despite medicines and come from a treatable brain area, after detailed MRI and EEG evaluation.
What is neuronavigation?
Neuronavigation works like GPS for surgery, using scans to show instrument position in real time and help plan smaller openings. Dr. Sankaran uses it in brain and spine surgery.
What should I bring to a neurosurgery or spine consultation?
Bring MRI and CT scans with reports, EEG results for seizures, previous surgery records, a list of medicines and a description of weakness, numbness or bladder changes.
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