The craniotomy is a type of surgical intervention for removing the brain tumors. The latest innovations make craniotomy a minimally invasive procedure. During the operation, specialists make small incisions that help to avoid complications and side effects. Over 90% is a recovery rate of patients after the surgery.
Specialists perform craniotomy for:
- drainage of the hematoma or fractures;
- creation of decompression;
- removal of abscesses;
- making an access to the brain for the treatment of infections and inflammations;
- biopsy;
- removing a tumor;
- some epilepsy types treatment.
A doctor may prescribe craniotomy for disease treatment only after consultation and diagnostics. During the consultation, a patient tells a doctor about preliminary surgical interventions (if any), the presence of chronic diseases, allergies and health conditions at present. Such information help to reduce the risks of complications and fasten rehabilitation after the surgery.
The cost of craniotomy depends on a specific disease and its stage, the chosen country, clinic and specialist. If you have not made a choice yet, Bookimed Doctor-Coordinator will help you and answer all your questions.
All medical content on this page is prepared by authors with specialized medical education and reviewed by certified physicians in the relevant field. Medical review by Ali Zirh, Neurosurgeon.
Last updated: October 18, 2023.
- Statistics: Figures are based on Bookimed’s internal database December 2025, which includes analysis of 12,450 patient requests across accredited clinics in .
- Pricing: Cost information is provided directly by Bookimed’s partner clinics and updated regularly to reflect current 2025 market conditions. Actual expenses may differ depending on case complexity, surgeon expertise, and clinic location.
- Clinical Data: Treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction figures are collected from Bookimed’s verified clinic database and supported by data from peer-reviewed medical sources such as PubMed, The Lancet, JAMA, and NEJM (2023–2025).
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