Cavernoma Treatment in Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Private Koru Ankara Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, evaluates and treats cavernoma with microsurgery, Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and catheter-based procedures. Its JCI-accredited neurosurgery program uses neuronavigation and intraoperative nerve monitoring for cavernous angiomas.

Cavernoma diagnosis with MRI, CT angiography, and DSA

Assessment can include neurosurgery or neurology consultations and imaging to map the vascular lesion.

• MRI and CT angiography: These scans help locate and map the cavernoma.
• Digital subtraction angiography (DSA): This imaging method is available for vascular assessment.

Microsurgery and Gamma Knife options

Prof. Dr. Gülşah Bademci specializes in cerebrovascular and neurovascular surgery. She completed a neurovascular research fellowship at Yale and holds European Board certification from EANS.

• Microsurgical resection: A surgeon removes the cavernous angioma under a high-magnification microscope. Neuronavigation and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring support the procedure. Options include awake craniotomy for lesions near speech or movement centers, and endoscopic brain surgery through small incisions.
• Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery: Focused gamma-ray beams target the lesion using 3D planning from MRI and CT. It is a non-invasive option for deep, small lesions where open surgery may be risky. Treatment usually takes one session; effects are assessed over weeks to months.
• Endovascular treatment: A catheter enters through the femoral or radial artery, guided by DSA, to embolize a vascular malformation. The hospital has a hybrid operating room. A stay is typically 1–3 days, and general anesthesia is not always required.

The hospital also holds SAS/ISQua quality accreditation, described as the first hospital in Turkey to receive it. Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss diagnostic and treatment options.