When a patient requires treatment on their brain that cannot be done with minimally invasive alternatives, a craniotomy is performed. A craniotomy removes a portion of the skull to expose a region of the brain.

The procedure is recommended for various conditions including brain tumors, hematomas, aneurysms, skull fractures, foreign objects (such as a bullet), and infections. There are also many different names for craniotomies, usually referring to the region of the brain the bone flap is covering.

During a craniotomy, the bone flap is replaced following the treatment. A craniectomy removes the bone and does not replace it.

Process of Craniotomy :-

Patients will be given general anesthesia for this procedure. When the patient is sedated, their head will be fixed to a clamp device that will hold the skull in position during the surgery. An incision is then made in the skin in order to peel back the muscle. A small hole is drilled into the skull, and a specialized saw is inserted to cut away the intended bone. After the bone is cut away and the brain is exposed, the surgeons can work to correct the problem within the skull.