@brain.and.spine.surgery: • “Patient chatting with the doctor while surgery is going on 🔥 #NeuroLife” Awake Craniotomy: Awake craniotomy is a type of brain surgery performed while the patient is awake (not under general anesthesia). 🔹 Why it’s done: It’s mainly used when the tumor, epileptic focus, or lesion is near areas of the brain that control speech, movement, or other critical functions. Being awake helps doctors map these areas in real time and avoid damaging them. 🔹 How it works: • The patient is given local anesthesia and sedation so they don’t feel pain when the skull is opened. • Once the brain is exposed, sedation is reduced, and the patient is gently awakened. • The neurosurgeon asks the patient to talk, move their hand, count, or perform tasks while stimulating parts of the brain. • This allows the surgeon to safely remove the tumor or lesion while preserving vital functions. 🔹 Key point: The brain itself has no pain receptors, so patients don’t feel the actual brain surgery—only the scalp and skull need numbing. #craniotomy #awakebrainsurgery #tiktok #viral

Dr Siraj Ul Haq (Neurosurgery)

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Tuesday 09 September 2025 11:01:25 GMT