Craniofacial Tumour Surgeries

A subset of craniofacial tumors occur at the base of the cranial cavity at the interface of the orbits, brain, and nose; the brain and spine; the brain and ear cavities; or the brain and the major vessels and nerves that move from the face to the cranial cavity and vice versa.  Because of their unique anatomic position and the difficulty associated with gaining safe access, the tumors are referred to as “skull base tumors” or craniofacial tumours. The diagnosis and treatment often requires a very close and collaborative effort among a number of specialists including Neurosurgeons, Craniofacial surgeons,  Ophthalmologists, Otorhinolaryngologists, Oncologists, and Radiation oncologists, among others.

It is also done for congenital anomalies like craniosynostosis