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In addition to minimally invasive cranial base surgery, our surgeons, physicians and support staff are continually leveraging their skills and experience to apply the most advanced services and treatment options to benefit our patients.

 
Surgical Innovations Preserve Nerves and Blood Vessels


A nasal anatomic diagram of the
skull base with an endoscopic scope


CT navigational probe tip of
deep limit of tumor resection

Advanced guidance and navigation systems
Patients benefit from our use of an advanced LED (light emitting diode) navigational system that precisely locates tumors and lesions at the base of the skull and deep within the brain. The system enables surgeons to control what they see through their operating instruments.

Surgical Innovations Preserve Nerves and Blood Vessels
Our surgical team has developed and refined new techniques to preserve nerves and blood vessels--especially when removing deep-seated tumors. We have also developed new methods to reconstruct cranial nerves and restore their function by grafting nerves from other sites. Advancements in carotid artery reconstruction enable us to apply vein and arterial grafts to reduce the patient's potential for stroke.

Multiple Procedures During a Single Stay
The team strives to maximize each patient's hospital stay by performing all stages of a procedure during one hospitalization, unless the patient's safety or wellbeing determine otherwise. This facilitates the patient's rehabilitation after surgery and return to everyday life.

 
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