Ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery is a surgical procedure that provides relief from hydrocephalus. A medical condition in which, the excess cerebrospinal fluid exerts pressure on the brain tissues. Causing symptoms like nausea, vomiting, Seizures, and blurred vision. The procedure is life-saving and can significantly improve a patient’s quality of life.
With its top-notch medical facilities and the experienced neurosurgeon, VP shunt treatment in India offers patients excellent medical care for a fraction of the price. Additionally, various medical tourism packages make treatment convenient and affordable.
Diagnosis of Hydrocephalus
• Physical Examinations
• Neurological Examination
• Computed Tomography Scan
• Magnetic resonance imaging
The procedure of VP Shunt Surgery in India
During the procedure, a catheter is inserted into one of the brain’s ventricles and connected to a shunt, draining the excess fluid into the peritoneal cavity. The process is typically performed under general anesthesia and usually takes 1-2 hours.
The process starts with shaving hair from behind the ear or back of the head. Next, an incision is made, and the surgeon drills a hole. This hole helps him to pass the catheter into the ventricle of the brain. The surgeon may use an endoscope as a guide to see inside the ventricles.
The other catheter runs down the neck and chest before entering the regular abdominal region. To ensure that the catheter runs smoothly, the surgeon may make one or more small incisions in the path of the catheter.
A valve connects both catheters and regulates the cerebrospinal fluid flow. Whenever the extra pressure builds up around the brain, the valve opens up to discharge the fluid into the stomach and releases intracranial pressure.
VP Shunt Surgery Cost in India
The cost of VP shunt surgery in India is as follows
1. Max Super specialty hospital 4200 USD
2. Indraprastha Apollo hospital 5500 USD
Hospital Stay – 5 – 7 days in a single room
Indian stay – 15 days
Best VP Shunt Surgery Hospitals in India
• Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
• Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
Best VP Shunt Surgery Surgeons in India
• Dr VP Singh – Chairman Neurosurgery at Medanta the Medicity
• Dr. Sudheer Kumar Tyagi -MBBS, MS – General Surgery, MCh – Neuro Surgery, Neurosurgeon Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
• Prof. (Col.) Dr. Bipin Walia. Principal Director and Head – of Neurosurgery for Max Saket Complex. Neurosciences, Neurosurgery, Spine Surgery.
• Dr. Rana Patir, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery), CONSULTANT NEUROSURGERY, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram
• Dr Aditya Gupta – Chief at Artemis Hospital (Neurosurgery & CNS Radiosurgery) Co-Chief (Cyberknife Centre) Artemis Hospital in Gurugram.
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June 10, 2023
