When a tumor, aneurysm, or other abnormality develops in the base of your skull, it can impact your ability to move and think. Among other treatments, we specialize in minimally invasive surgery techniques like endoscopes and robotics to remove tumors or other growths and get you back to living the quality life you deserve.
Your expert care team
Learning that you need surgery can bring a wave of emotions. But we’re here to help you navigate these new waters with proper planning and a skilled, experienced team by your side.
Depending on the location of your tumor or aneurysm, your team may include professionals from the following specialties:
Our healthcare teams work closely together, sharing your health history, current condition, and treatment plan to ensure comprehensive coverage of all your healthcare needs.
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Conditions
Your care team may recommend skull base surgery to treat tumors and other abnormalities along the skull base, ears and around the eyes, including:
Acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannoma)
Brain aneurysm
Chordomas
Meningiomas
Orbital tumors
Pituitary tumors
Schwannomas
Treatments
Skull base surgery is usually just one part of a larger treatment plan that may include medication and radiation therapy.
Types of skull base surgery
When performing skull base surgery, we prioritize minimizing your potential pain, risks, and recovery time. That's why our surgeons specialize in minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures. We can make surgical incisions roughly the size of a marble to remove tumors while sparing healthy tissue. Our tools include:
- catheters
- high-definition endoscopes
- Gamma Knife
- computer-guided surgical systems
If your tumor requires traditional, or "open" surgery, we’ll look after you in our neurosurgical intensive care unit. We specialize in helping people recover from brain surgery safely and comfortably.
Our locations
From regular office visits to inpatient stays, find the healthcare you need and deserve close to home.
Our doctors + care team
Meet the doctors and care team devoted to supporting you every step of the way along your path to better health.
