Our glioma surgery team is committed to developing rigorous protocols for conduction comprehensive evaluation of a patient's condition and assessing the feasibility of surgical management.
Director: Asst Prof Teo Kejia
Neurosurgeons: A/Prof Yeo Tseng Tsai, Asst Prof Vincent Nga, Dr Swati Jain
Neuropsychologist: Dr Chan Hui Minn
Anaesthesiologist: Adj A/Prof Will Loh
Pathologist: Dr Tan Char Loo
Gliomas can occur in various regions of the brain or spinal cord and are classified based on the specific type of glial cells from which they originate. There exist different types of gliomas that are typically addressed through surgical management:
At your first appointment, you will be assessed by our neurosurgeons specialising in brain surgery and/or awake surgery. Your MRI scan will be reviewed and discussed to determine whether brain surgery or awake surgery is recommended. The neurosurgeons will assess all potential benefits, possible risks, and complications associated with the surgery to create a treatment plan tailored to your medical needs.
For patients undergoing an awake surgery, you will be clinically and functionally assessed by our neuropsychologist and anaesthesiologist prior to the surgery. You will also be provided with the relevant information and training to prepare for the surgery.
During the first phase of the awake surgery, you will be deeply sedated and asleep. Subsequently, the anaesthesiologist will stop the sedation and allow you to wake up for a series of tests which you will perform under the guidance of a neuropsychologist. You will be able to communicate with the surgery team during the awake phase. Once the tumour has been removed, you will be placed under anaesthesia again to complete the remaining phase of the surgery. Depending on your condition, you may require an inpatient stay for up to a few weeks.
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: Closed
Contact
+65 6908 2222
+65 6772 5601
[email protected]
Location
NUH Medical Centre
Zone B, Level 15
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: Closed
Contact
+65 6908 2222
+65 6772 5083
[email protected]
Location
NUH Kent Ridge Wing
Zone D, Level 5