Fortis Bannerghatta successfully performs IORT procedure on 41-year-old battling recurrent glioblastoma – ET HealthWorld
Bangalore: Fortis Hospital Bannerghatta successfully performed India’s novel Intraoperative Radiation Therapy (IORT) procedure on a 41-year-old patient battling recurrent glioblastoma (a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumour) for the past two years.
Cutting-edge medical technology such as Fluorescein-assisted surgery – an imaging technique that allows the surgeon to visualise different structures and types of tissue during a surgical procedure along with IORT procedure helped save the patient’s life. Dr Rajakumar Deshpande, Director – Department of Neurosurgery, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road performed this milestone surgery.
Explaining the treatment procedure Dr Deshpande said, “IORT is a highly effective approach for treating recurrent glioblastoma, as it can curb tumour recurrence. In the usual scenario, glioblastoma reoccurs locally. During IORT, a high dose of radiation is delivered to the affected area while the patient is under anaesthesia, precisely targeting the tumour site and minimising harm to healthy tissues. Typically, there is a three-week delay between surgery and radiation during which there are chances of tumour re-growth. However, when it comes to IORT, the radiation is administered during the surgery itself by specifically targeting any remaining tumour cells thereby delaying the tumour recurrence and improving the overall chances of recovery of the patient.”Akshay Oleti, Business Head, Fortis Hospitals, Bangalore said, “IORT offers an intensive radiation treatment that is administered during surgery, resulting in precise targeting, reduced complications, and a shorter course of treatment.”
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