Epilepsy surgery aims to stop or reduce seizures that do not respond to medicines, by removing or disconnecting the brain area where seizures start, or by implanting a stimulation device. Typical hospital stay: 5 to 7 days Time to plan in India: 3 to 4 weeks (plus time for pre-surgical tests) Who needs it?* Seizures not controlled by two or more medicines * A clear seizure focus on MRI and EEG * Children and adults with drug-resistant epilepsy How it's done1. Video EEG monito

Robotic cancer surgery removes tumours through small incisions with a robot-assisted system that gives the surgeon magnified 3D vision and precise control. It is used for prostate, kidney, gynaecological, colorectal and other cancers. Typical hospital stay: 2 to 5 days Time to plan in India: 2 to 3 weeks Who needs it?* Cancers suitable for minimally invasive removal * Patients who benefit from smaller incisions and faster recovery How it's done1. Staging and assessment for su

A VP (ventriculoperitoneal) shunt is a thin tube that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain into the abdomen, relieving pressure caused by hydrocephalus. An endoscopic alternative (ETV) suits some patients. Typical hospital stay: 3 to 5 days Time to plan in India: 10 to 14 days Who needs it?* Hydrocephalus in babies, children or adults * Normal pressure hydrocephalus in older adults How it's done1. CT or MRI to confirm hydrocephalus 2. General anaesthesia 3. The sh