Argentina medical teams perform advanced neurosurgical procedures

Medical professionals in Argentina have successfully performed high-complexity neurosurgical operations using advanced technology and innovative techniques.

At Hospital Pirovano in Buenos Aires, surgeons utilized a new neuronavigation system to extract a brain tumor from a patient with lung cancer and cerebellar metastasis. The device functions similarly to a GPS, using a camera to scan anatomy and a screen to provide real-time positioning. By integrating MRI and CT scans, the system creates a 3D model that allows surgeons to locate tumors, veins, arteries, and nerves with millimeter precision.

In Neuquén, a medical team performed a pioneering endoscopic endonasal surgery on a child to remove a craniopharyngioma. The procedure allowed surgeons to reach the tumor through the nose, avoiding conventional invasive methods. The patient, who had been monitored for four years due to the tumor's proximity to the pituitary gland, underwent the procedure to address complications related to hormone regulation and hydrocephalus.