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When brain surgery is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is long operation hours. When brain surgeries and brain tumor surgeries are mentioned, microsurgery also comes to mind.<\/p>\n
Microsurgery means surgery performed under a microscope. It aims to reach the pathological area with minimal damage. So, in which surgeries is microsurgery used?<\/p>\n
Microsurgery is especially used in brain surgery, cervical hernia surgery, lumbar disc herniation surgery, spinal surgery, and many other fields. Complications are reduced in surgeries performed under a microscope. Thanks to microsurgery, patients are discharged earlier and the recovery process is shortened. Today, the role of endoscopic surgery in brain surgery operations is increasing day by day.<\/p>\n
One of the most frequently asked questions when brain surgery is mentioned is: we asked Brain and Neurosurgery Specialist Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caner Sar\u0131kaya.<\/p>\n
Is a brain surgeon’s job difficult?<\/strong><\/p>\n Brain surgery is a surgical field that requires extremely high precision. Postoperative follow-up is at least as important as the surgery itself. Because patients may develop complications such as bleeding, brain edema, and epilepsy in the early postoperative period. Therefore, patients need close monitoring. Some patients may require reoperation within the first 24 hours. A patient is never discharged before brain surgery specialists are fully satisfied with their condition.<\/p>\n During brain surgery, sometimes even a 1 mm error can lead to serious consequences. A patient’s speech disorder, paralysis, or even death may occur. Such a small injury can cause the patient to need physical therapy for life.<\/p>\n Brain surgery is a profession that pushes human limits in every aspect. A surgeon who has undergone years of demanding training must work for hours with millimetric precision during surgery. When physical fatigue, emotional burden, and uninterrupted responsibility are added to this, the difficulty of the profession increases even more.<\/p>\n For those who embrace brain surgery not only as a profession but almost as a way of life, this challenge becomes easier to bear.<\/p>\n Can endoscopic surgery replace microsurgery?<\/strong><\/p>\n Endoscopic surgery is increasingly being used in brain tumor surgeries. Especially in pituitary gland surgeries, approximately a 1 cm incision is made and the surgery is performed using an endoscope (camera system) inserted through the nose. In this way, the surgery is carried out without making an incision in the scalp.<\/p>\n In endoscopic surgery, microsurgery serves as an auxiliary method in tumors that are too large to be completely removed.<\/p>\n Endoscopic surgery and microsurgery are actually not alternatives but complementary methods. These methods are increasingly preferred today because they allow operations to be performed with smaller incisions. In some cases, they can also be combined and used together.<\/p>\n How stressful is brain surgery?<\/strong><\/p>\n Brain surgery is not only about planning and preparation before the operation. During surgery, even small mistakes can lead to major problems in the patient’s life. Therefore, brain surgeons must be able to make decisions and perform procedures under high stress and pressure. This is a very challenging process in itself.<\/p>\n The duration of surgery can sometimes last for many hours. Operations involving delicate and risky tissues such as the brain and spinal cord can be physically exhausting due to the need to maintain continuous attention and precision.<\/p>\n In addition, working in a team and maintaining communication during surgery are among the important factors that affect performance. Performing at a high level while under emotional and mental pressure is an additional challenge for the surgeon.<\/p>\n Modern technological microsurgery methods and advanced imaging systems have significantly increased the reliability of surgeries. However, in brain surgery, even the smallest mistake can lead to serious consequences, making this profession one that requires both experience and strong emotional resilience.<\/p>\n Why is brain surgery the longest surgery?<\/strong><\/p>\n The preparation process before brain surgery is extremely meticulous. On average, it takes 2–3 hours for a patient to be positioned correctly for surgery. After the surgery is completed, the patient is awakened and all neurological examinations are carefully performed. If any deficiency is observed, the patient may need to be taken back into surgery. This can sometimes extend the surgery to 10–12 hours.<\/p>\n Because operating rooms and equipment must be prepared with great care before surgery, and because every detail is checked and carefully controlled, the total duration can sometimes reach 5–7 hours, including the time from the patient being taken to the operating room until being transferred to intensive care.<\/p>\n Assoc. Prof. Dr. Caner Sar\u0131kaya provides medical services in Istanbul in the fields of brain tumor surgery (beyin tümörü ameliyat\u0131<\/a>), cervical herniation surgery (boyun f\u0131t\u0131\u011f\u0131 ameliyat\u0131<\/strong>) and lumbar disc herniation surgeries (bel f\u0131t\u0131\u011f\u0131 ameliyat\u0131<\/strong>), and spinal cord tumors (Spinal tümör ameliyat\u0131<\/strong>). For detailed information and appointments, you can visit the website.<\/p>\n Caner Sar\u0131kaya, Assoc. Prof Department of Neurosurgery Istanbul, Turkey E-mail: drcanersk@gmail.com<\/p>\n For further clinical insights and academic perspectives on modern brain and spine surgery, please visit:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.drcanersarikaya.com<\/a><\/p>\n Media Contact<\/span> When brain surgery is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is long operation hours. 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