Procedures
Brain and spine procedures
Surgery only when it is likely to help. What each operation involves, the risks and the recovery.
Spine surgery
Endoscopic Spine SurgeryEndoscopic spine surgery is a keyhole operation that uses a thin camera to remove a slipped disc or free a pressed nerve through a very small cut. It is one option for some patients, and many back and leg pain problems get better without any surgery.Learn more 
Microscopic DiscectomyMicroscopic discectomy is an operation to remove the part of a slipped disc that is pressing on a nerve, using an operating microscope for a clear, magnified view. It is usually considered only when non-surgical treatment has not helped.Learn more Brain surgery
Microscopic Brain Tumour SurgeryMicroscopic brain tumour surgery uses an operating microscope to remove a brain tumour as safely as possible while protecting the healthy brain around it. Not every brain tumour needs an operation, and the plan depends on the type, size and position of the tumour.Learn more 
VP Shunt SurgeryA VP shunt is a thin tube placed under the skin to drain extra fluid from the brain into the tummy, where it is absorbed by the body. It is a common treatment for hydrocephalus (water collecting in the brain) in children and adults.Learn more 
Skull Base SurgerySkull base surgery treats tumours and other growths on the floor of the skull, where the brain sits close to important nerves and blood vessels. It can be done through the nose with an endoscope, through an opening in the skull with a microscope, or a combination of both.Learn more 
Pituitary SurgeryPituitary surgery removes a tumour of the pituitary gland, usually through the nose using an endoscope, with no cut on the face or head. Some pituitary tumours are treated with medicines first, and the plan is made together with hormone tests and an endocrinologist (hormone specialist).Learn more 
Neurovascular SurgeryNeurovascular surgery treats problems of the blood vessels in the brain, such as aneurysms, abnormal tangles of vessels and some brain bleeds. Some of these problems are treated by surgery, some through a tube inside the blood vessels, and some only need regular scans.Learn more 
Neurotrauma SurgeryNeurotrauma surgery is emergency surgery for injuries to the brain and spine, such as after a road accident or a fall. Many head and spine injuries are treated without an operation, but some need urgent surgery to remove a blood clot, relieve pressure or stabilise the spine.Learn more 
Clinic information
OPD appointments
Dr. Kshitiz Nigam, MBBS, MS, MCh (Neurosurgery). C/o Medwin Diagnostics, South Tukoganj, Indore. Please bring previous scans and reports.