Indian-American Army surgeon removes golf ball-sized brain tumour through a patient's nose, avoiding open skull surgery
A Marine Staff Sergeant's large brain tumor was successfully removed through his nasal passage. Indian-American Army surgeon Jagatkumar Patel and his colleague performed this minimally invasive procedure. This innovative technique avoided traditional open skull surgery and its associated risks. The patient experienced a remarkably quick recovery, showing improvement in vision. This case highlights advancements in skull base surgery within military medicine.
A Marine Staff Sergeant's large brain tumor was successfully removed through his nasal passage. Indian-American Army surgeon Jagatkumar Patel and his colleague performed this minimally invasive procedure. This innovative technique avoided traditional open skull surgery and its associated risks. The patient experienced a remarkably quick recovery, showing improvement in vision. This case highlights advancements in skull base surgery within military medicine.
