Dr. Amit Srivastava, a knowledgeable and passionate Neurosurgeon, visited Vaidam's office and enlightened the team with information about Neurosurgery. He has over 25 years of experience and is the Head of the Department at Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi.
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He is the only Neurosurgeon in India who performs Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR) treatment for Cerebral Palsy.
During the session, Dr. Amit Srivastava explained that SDR treatment is a minimally invasive spinal operation for Cerebral Palsy. The procedure permanently reduces leg spasticity and encourages independent walking in children with cerebral palsy. It may also be an option when other therapies, such as physical therapy, have stopped working.
Other Types of Neurosurgeries Performed by Dr. Srivastava
Dr. Amit Srivastava was the first Neurosurgeon in India to introduce the Neuronavigation Technique. In 2006, he was among the top 6 Neurosurgeons to perform this procedure.
He also performs Deep brain stimulation (DBS) Surgery for Parkinson's Disease. DBS, the most commonly performed surgical treatment for Parkinson's, involves placing thin metal wires in the brain. These metal wires send electrical pulses to the brain, which help control some motor symptoms.
He is proficient in brain tumor surgery for benign tumor, meningioma, pediatric neurosurgery, and patients with hydrocephalus.
Dr. Srivastava is also an expert in Spine treatment cases such as Scoliosis.
About Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital, Dwarka, New Delhi
Accredited by NABL, Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital is a 230 bedded facility located in Dwarka, New Delhi. The hospital's 'Centers of Excellence' includes Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, General & Minimal Access Surgery, Ophthalmology & Refractive Error Surgery, Mother & Child, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Renal Sciences, etc.
Conclusion
Vaidam and its team thank Dr. Amit Srivastava for a captivating and informative session. He was phenomenal, and our team gained immense knowledge about the surgical aspect of Neurosurgery.