Dr. Aria Sabit: What you need to know about keyhole craniotomy

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Cranial surgery (craniotomy) is a medical procedure that involves a cut into the skull to allow access to the brain or its blood vessels. Neurosurgeons, like Dr. Aria Sabit of the Michigan Brain and Spine Physicians Group PLLC, would likely recommend the use of a minimally invasive surgical procedure called keyhole craniotomy for specific cases where a small incision can be done to allow an adequate exposure of the brain or blood vessels without compromising surgical outcomes.



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Keyhole craniotomy is a treatment option for aneurysms, head injuries, and infection. It is also used to treat brain tumors such as acoustic neuromas, skull base tumors, and meningiomas. Doctors note that keyhole surgery usually results in faster recovery, minimal scarring, and less pain than open craniotomy. Though this type of procedure has been shown to reduce risks, specialists in general cranial surgery, like Dr. Aria Sabit, would say that it’s still important to educate patients about the possible complications before they undergo the surgery to ensure that their expectations are realistic and that the goals of the medical operation are clear.



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In cranial surgery, risks vary according to the location of the brain which the procedure will affect. For instance, if the surgery is done in the part of the brain that controls speech, then speech may be affected. Some general complications include pneumonia, seizures, and hemorrhage. Following a craniotomy, patients should receive quality post-operative care to address risks should they occur, to assist in their recovery, and to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.

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Dr. Aria Sabit: The importance of discussing the risks of spinal fusion

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Dr. Aria Sabit, a specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery and an affiliate of the Michigan Brain and Spine Physicians Group PLLC, has weighed the pros and cons of the spinal fusion procedure to deal with back pain due to movement.


 The spinal fusion procedure is used to correct problems with the small bones of the spine or the vertebrae. It is one of the options available to sufferers of back pains due to motion, such as the movement that happens in a part of the spine that is arthritic. The procedure can be used to treat pain due to conditions and illnesses such as degenerative disk disease, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, and scoliosis.

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Spinal fusion has been performed by surgeons like Dr. Aria Sabit for decades. While the procedure takes away some spinal mobility, its results do not limit the motion of the patients significantly after recovery. However, as with many treatment plans for pain management, the surgery may not work for all patients. A successful spinal fusion procedure may not reduce the amount of pain experienced by the patient due to the underlying condition.



It is important for patients to discuss with their surgeon the risks involved because spinal fusion is just one of the possible solutions for back pain. By understanding that there are risks involved with the procedure itself, like nerve damage and pseudarthrosis, as well as what the fusion process involves and the duration of the recovery, patients can make an informed decision about their choice of procedure.

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