For the past three years, Ms. Bui Thi Nhung (52 years old, Hung Yen) has had to live with severe headaches, dizziness, constant nausea, and constant insomnia. Despite being treated in many places, from using painkillers to acupuncture and acupressure, the condition not only did not improve but became more and more serious.
Having lost nearly 7kg, her health and spirit were declining, she decided to go to Vinmec Times City International General Hospital for a qualified examination. MRI results showed a giant brain lining tumor up to 6cm in diameter compressing the skull base - the location that controls breathing, movement, cardiovascular and hearing.
Dr. Dong Pham Cuong, Director of Vinmec Neurosurgery Center, affirmed: Just a small mistake can cause patients to be facial paralysis, hearing loss, and even endanger their lives. This is one of the most challenging cases of neurosurgical surgery.
In many hospitals, with such a large tumor, patients often have to undergo two surgeries. However, after an in-depth consultation, the Vinmec team decided to perform a single surgery to both thoroughly grasp and limit complications.
If sigma tubes are operated on in front, the operation will be easier for the doctor but the risk of damage to the nervous system is high. We chose the approach to the rear of sigma tubes combined with brain drainage - much more difficult but helps optimize patient safety, Dr. Cuong shared.
For 8 hours, the team synchronously applied the new-generation neur positioning system, fiber optic, and nerve function monitoring system to observe and preserve each thin nerve fiber like a hair fiber.
Dr. Nguyen Dinh Huong - the main surgeon for micro-surgery - said: "The tumor was large, spreading to the two areas of the skull. The goal is to remove the tumor but preserve all the nerves. No mistakes are allowed.
As a result, the entire tumor was completely removed, without causing damage to nerves or blood vessels a rare success in coronary surgery such a large brain triangle.
Immediately after surgery, the patient was alert, breathing on his own, talking normally, and did not need to be resuscitated actively. After 3 days, he walked gently; On the 10th day, he was discharged from the hospital with a balanced face and intact hearing.
Dr. Dong Pham Cuong shared: We accept more difficult surgeries in exchange for optimal results for patients. Not only saving lives, but also helping patients return to a full life.
