There is one name when it comes to Neurosurgeon in Kolkata, Dr. L. N Tripathy. He is a well-qualified and best Neurosurgeon in Kolkata holding MCh, MS, MBBS, to his name. After completing his MBBS in 1993 from SCB Medical College, Cuttack, India, he completed his MS in 1987 from PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, where he also pursued his MCh in 1990. He is known for traumatic brain injury surgery, microsurgeries for brain & spinal tumors, spinal fixations, stereotactic procedures, endoscopic, and skull base surgery.
His papers at National and International level conferences are greatly acclaimed. Dr. Tripathy completed his Fellowship program at Royal College of Surgeons, UK. Dr. Tripathy is awarded by Rotary International Citation for Service Above Self, 2007. Before joining Medica Super specialty Hospital as head of the department, he was the Chief at AMRI, Salt Lake, Kolkata, India. He was also associated with Peerless Hospital in Kolkata, India. His expertise ranges over three decades now.
Neurology
Neurology is a part of medical science related to the central, peripheral, neuromuscular junction, and autonomic nervous systems. It involves muscles and their disorders too.
A neurologist diagnoses the complex problems concerning the nervous system. When there is surgery required to heal the medical condition, a neurosurgeon handles it.
A neurosurgeon can treat the following conditions and disorders-
- Trauma in brain
- congenital anomalies
- Tumours
- vascular disorders
- infections of the brain or spine
- Aneurysms and AVMs
- Spinal disorder
- Pediatric neurologic disorders
- Neuroendocrine Pituitary Disorder
- Botulinum toxin injection for spasticity
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Benign and Malignant Brain Tumors
- Backache, Headaches, Slipped Disc, Epilepsy, Paralysis or Stroke
- Movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease
- degenerative diseases of the spine
A neurosurgeon delivers peripheral nerve surgeries for nerve injuries, nerve tumors, and entrapment syndromes like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Several spinal surgeries take place due to Spinal injuries, Cervical disorders, Spondylosis, Backache and Sciatica, Spinal Tumors, Degenerative spine disorders, and Slipped disc.
The Need For A Neurosurgeon
A neurosurgeon comes to handle surgeries that are necessary for the patient to improve the body condition. A neurosurgeon starts acting once the source of the problem is analyzed. The effective treatment method worked on.
Depending upon the nature of the surgery, the need for either of the following may be there-
- Intraventricular surgery with ventriculoscopy
- Minimally invasive tailored surgeries
- Keyhole approach surgery
- Skull base surgery
- Neurovascular surgery
- Endoscopic neurosurgery
- Stereotactic and functional neurosurgery
Techniques Used For Neurosurgeons
With modern techniques and state-of-art skills, surgeries go smoothly and successfully. Following are some of the technologies used by neurosurgeons-
- Microscope And Navigation System–
The procedure is carried out by doing a small incision in the skull. It is done to reach the tumor area. It aids in treating the tumors of the brain.
- Magnetoencephalography (MEG scan)-
It is a non-invasive brain imaging technology. It is the latest technique used to detect, record, and analyze the brain's activity. MEG scan assists in finding the source of seizures.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-
To get the pictures of the inside of the body, the brain, this technique aids in creating the images. Usage of strong magnetic fields and radio waves is necessary.
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET scan)-
The PET scan helps in getting the images of the organs and tissues at work. Usage of radiotracer that is a safe injectable radioactive chemical and a PET scanner device is required. When there is a diseased cell, absorption of huge amounts of the radiotracer happens. PET scan helps in searching for a possible medical condition, cancer.
- Computed Tomography (CT Scan)-
For a detailed test other than an X-ray, a CT scan is used for bones, muscles, organs, lungs, and other tissues.
Take Away-
It is necessary that after the surgery the patient takes the prescribed medicines and follows the therapies as advised by the doctor. Dr. L. N Tripathy maintains a comprehensive protocol of follow-up with the neurologist till the patient has thoroughly recovered. Meet the support team for neurology needs.
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