Arteriovenous malformation treatment at Centro Médico Teknon

Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona, Spain offers treatment for arteriovenous malformation (AVM) with a wide array of options. Diagnostics such as an MRI with contrast may cost around €800, while treatment methods like Gamma Knife radiosurgery typically runs €20,000–€30,000. Neurosurgical interventions range from €8,000 for embolization to around €35,000 for surgical resection. The clinic is led by Dr. Gerardo Conesa Bertran, a neurosurgeon with _doctor_1711_years_ of experience in over 1,100 procedures.

Dr. Conesa Bertran directs the Institute of Neurosurgery and is a specialist in stereotactic radiosurgery. A member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, he oversees a comprehensive diagnostic process.

AVM Diagnostics

Before treatment, patients undergo advanced imaging to map the AVM precisely.

• Initial consultation with a neurosurgeon.
• MRI/CT angiography and Cerebral angiography to visualize blood vessels.
• Neuroradiologist consultation for expert image analysis.
• Doppler studies to assess blood flow.

Treatment Options

The clinic provides the full spectrum of AVM treatments, from non-invasive to surgical.

• Gamma Knife radiosurgery: A non-invasive procedure using the Truebeam unit for sub-millimeter precision in a single session.
• Embolization treatment: A minimally invasive, catheter-guided method that may reduce recovery time, typically requiring a 1-3 day hospital stay.
• Surgical resection: A microsurgical procedure using a neuronavigation system for complete AVM removal, with a hospital stay of 5-7 days.
• Complex neurosurgical intervention: This microsurgery option uses advanced tools to minimize surgical trauma.

Treatments at the JCI-accredited clinic involve a multidisciplinary team. The facility uses the Da Vinci robotic system and follows a patient-focused approach. Each treatment plan is developed individually based on diagnostic findings. To explore your specific options for AVM care, you can request a detailed consultation.