Brain surgery
Alternate Names : Craniotomy, Surgery - brain, Neurosurgery, Craniectomy, Stereotactic craniotomy, Stereotactic brain biopsy, Endoscopic craniotomy
After the Procedure
After surgery, you'll be closely watched in the intensive care unit (ICU). When you are stable, you will then go to a room where a doctor or nurse will monitor you closely to make sure your brain functions are working well. They may ask you questions, shine a light in your eyes, and ask you to do simple tasks. You may need oxygen for a few days.
The head of your bed will be kept higher to help reduce swelling of your face or head, which is normal. You may have pain after surgery while you are in the hospital. Your doctor or nurse will give you medicines to help with this. You will usually stay in the hospital for 3 to 7 days. You may need physical therapy (rehabilitation) while you are in the hospital or after you leave the hospital.
Prognosis
The results depend on the disease or problem being treated, your general health, which part of the brain is involved, what procedure is being done, and the surgical techniques used.
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