Most people think of brain surgery as "opening the skull." But what if you could treat a brain condition by simply entering through a tiny puncture in the leg or wrist? This is the miracle of Endovascular Neurosurgery.
"Endo" means inside, and "Vascular" refers to blood vessels. In this sub-specialty, neurosurgeons use tiny, flexible tubes called catheters to navigate through your arteries. They watch their progress on high-definition screens in real-time, allowing them to fix problems deep inside the brain without a single major incision.
Brain Aneurysms (Coiling): An aneurysm is a weak, bulging spot in a blood vessel. Surgeons can fill this bulge with tiny platinum coils, which makes the blood clot and seals off the "balloon" before it can burst.
Acute Stroke (Thrombectomy): If a blood clot blocks blood flow to the brain, it causes a stroke. Surgeons can thread a tiny "clot-retriever" through the arteries to physically pull the blockage out, often restoring speech and movement instantly.
AVMs (Embolization): For tangled blood vessels (Arteriovenous Malformations), doctors can inject a medical "glue" or liquid to block the abnormal flow and prevent bleeding.
Carotid Stenting: If the main arteries in the neck are narrowed by plaque, a small mesh tube (stent) can be placed to keep them open and prevent future strokes.
Whether it is an emergency trauma or a planned endovascular procedure, your choice of surgeon is the most critical factor. Dr. Yogesh Gupta is recognized as Jaipur’s premier expert in both complex surgeries and life-saving trauma care.
