Medulloblastoma care at Maria Cecilia Hospital in Cotignola, near Bologna, Italy, includes imaging, neurosurgery, radiosurgery, and radiation therapy. Gamma Knife has been used for 10,000+ cases over 20+ years. ORBEYE 4K 3D supports surgery for extensive brain tumors.
The JCI-accredited hospital has a hybrid neurosurgical operating room with MRI and PET-CT imaging. Its tumor board compares microsurgery, Gamma Knife, and radiation options for each case.
Diagnostics and treatment planning
- MRI and CT scans: Imaging options for assessing brain tumors.
- PET/CT: Available for imaging and in the hybrid operating room.
- Angiography: An imaging option for neurosurgical assessment.
- Neuronavigation-guided targeting: Helps guide stereotactic procedures.
- Stereotactic imaging: Used to plan radiosurgery.
Neurosurgery and radiation options
- Gamma Knife radiosurgery: Delivers gamma rays without a scalpel incision. It is used for brain lesions smaller than 3 cm.
- ORBEYE 4K 3D microsurgery: Uses a digital microscope and exoscopic camera for extensive brain tumor surgery.
- Neuronavigation-guided stereotactic neurosurgery: Uses precise targeting for minimally invasive procedures.
- Microsurgical tumor resection: Uses microsurgical and microvascular techniques selected for the case. It can relieve pressure from an expanding mass.
- Endoscopic neurosurgery: Provides endoscopic access to intracranial lesions.
- Radiation therapy: External beam treatment delivered with linear accelerators.
Dr. François Lechanoine specializes in neurology and neurosurgery. He received the Prix du Chirurgien de l’Avenir from the French National Academy of Surgery.
Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss the available diagnostic and treatment options.
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