Is Brain Surgery Safe Today? Myths vs. Facts

By Dr. Atul Sharma — Neuro, Brain & Spine Specialist, Jalandhar

🌟 Introduction

The phrase "Brain Surgery" often evokes fear. For decades, movies and stories have painted a picture of risky procedures with low survival rates. However, neurosurgery has undergone a massive technological revolution in the last 10–15 years.

Today, with the help of AI, robotics, and advanced optics, brain surgery is safer than ever before. Dr. Atul Sharma, a leading Neuro Specialist in Jalandhar, debunks the most common myths stopping patients from getting life-saving treatment.

❌ Myth 1: "Survival rate is very low."

✅ Fact:

This is a relic of the past. In modern neurosurgery, elective brain surgeries (like tumour removal or aneurysm clipping) have **extremely high success rates (often >95-98%)**. With **Neuro-Navigation (GPS for the brain)**, surgeons can see the exact location of the problem within millimeters, avoiding damage to healthy blood vessels and tissue.

❌ Myth 2: "I will lose my memory or personality."

✅ Fact:

Surgeons now use **Intraoperative Neuromonitoring**. This technology checks the function of nerves *during* the surgery. For tumors near speech or movement areas, we perform **Awake Craniotomy**, where the patient is awake and talking during the critical part of the surgery to ensure no functional damage occurs. Most patients wake up being the exact same person they were before—just healthier.

❌ Myth 3: "They will shave my whole head."

✅ Fact:

Complete head shaving is rarely done nowadays. We usually shave only a small strip of hair along the incision line. In **Minimally Invasive Keyhole Surgery**, the incision is so small (sometimes through the nose or eyebrow) that no shaving is required at all, and there is no visible scar.

❌ Myth 4: "Recovery takes months in bed."

✅ Fact:

Gone are the days of staying in the ICU for weeks. With **ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery)** protocols, many brain surgery patients are walking the next day and discharged within 3 to 5 days. Early mobility reduces complications and speeds up healing.

🤖 Technology That Ensures Safety

Dr. Atul Sharma utilizes state-of-the-art technology to ensure patient safety:

  • High-Definition Microscopes: To see tiny nerves clearly.
  • Neuro-Navigation: Works like a GPS map to guide the surgeon.
  • CUSA (Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator): To gently remove tumors without pulling on the brain.

📞 Safe & Advanced Neurosurgery in Jalandhar

Fear should not be the reason you delay treatment. Brain conditions worsen with time, but they are treatable with today's technology. Talk to an expert who prioritizes safety and transparency.

Dr. Atul Sharma provides world-class neurosurgical care with a focus on patient safety, minimally invasive techniques, and rapid recovery.