Minimally invasive skull base surgery
Endoscopic skull base surgery
If you have a tumour which can be treated with minimally invasive skull base surgery, our surgeons can treat you
About skull base surgery
Using an endoscope, our surgeons and other specialists are able to remove these growths.
Need to know
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What happens during surgery? icon plus
Minimally invasive skull base surgery is carried out under general anaesthetic. Your consultant's surgical techniques may vary, however, they may do the following.
- Make a small incision on the inside of your nose, through the eyebrow, in the temple or just behind your ear. This will allow them to pass an endoscope (thin tube with a camera on the end) through the area, underneath or alongside the brain. They will then be able to see images of your skull base on a screen.
- Your surgeon will remove any growth with surgical instruments.
- The surgical opening will be closed, sometimes this requires fat and fibrous tissue (fascia) to be taken from your thigh through a separate small incision. -
How to prepare icon plus
Your consultant will explain the procedure to you in detail and answer any questions you may have.
The nature of the treatment means you will likely MRI and/or CT scans beforehand. This is to help your consultant assess the anatomy of your skull base in more detail before surgery.
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After surgery icon plus
Immediately after surgery, you will wake up in a recovery area. Whilst here, you'll have your blood pressure, heart rate and oxygen levels monitored. You may then be moved to a regular room where our nurses can continue to check on you.
You'll be able to eat and drink as normal. Some patients can go home within two to three days of surgery. Your consultant will arrange a follow-up appointment for you and let you know when you can get back to your usual routine, including work or exercise. If you experience pain or any discomfort after your procedure, they will of course provide you with the appropriate medication.
Our consultants
We're proud to work with leading surgeons who experience across a range of medical fields, whose skills are matched by their integrity and compassion.
Our locations in London
From complex neurosurgery to neurology diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional neurosciences care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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Chiswick Medical Centre
Bond House
347-353 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4HS
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
Private skull base surgery in Birmingham
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The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham B15 2FQ
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344