What is a meningioma and where was it located in the Gleneagles Hospital Chennai patient?

Meningiomas are tumors that grow in the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. In this case, they were located in the occipital lobe affecting vision and the motor cortex impacting limb movement.

Was the single-stage surgery for multiple brain tumors successful at Gleneagles Hospital?

Yes, the surgery was successful. Doctors removed both tumors, the larger one measuring 4.5 X 5.0 cm and the smaller one approximately 2.8 X 3.0 cm, in a single procedure.

Who were the lead doctors for the complex brain tumor removal surgery?

The surgery was led by Dr. Nigel Symss, HOD and senior consultant neurosurgeon, and Dr. Venkatesan S, senior neurosurgeon, at Gleneagles Hospital Chennai.

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Chennai Doctors Conquer Multiple Brain Tumors in Single Op

12 Jan

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Summary

75-year-old patient underwent complex single-stage surgery.
Two brain tumors were successfully removed in five hours.
Tumors affected vision and limb motor function.

Chennai Doctors Conquer Multiple Brain Tumors in Single Op

A team of neurosurgeons in Chennai has achieved a remarkable feat by successfully removing two distinct brain tumors from a 75-year-old patient in a single, complex operation. The five-hour surgery addressed lesions in critical areas of the brain, one affecting vision and the other motor control.

The elderly patient, who resides in Puducherry, sought treatment in December 2025 presenting with progressive vision loss and left upper limb weakness. A detailed MRI revealed multiple meningiomas, prompting initial reluctance from the patient and family due to her age and existing comorbidities.