What is a craniotomy and is it considered major brain surgery?
• A craniotomy is an opening made into the skull to reach the brain for a variety of conditions, including resection and removal of a lesion. It is a major operation associated with significant risks. A craniotomy should not be performed unless the patient’s quality of life is significantly affected by seizures and behavioral concerns. All of the patients whom we have treated have been in critical situations. After treatment they improved with various degrees of success. • document.
