Dr. Amjad Anaizi is a board-certified neurosurgeon and specializes in minimally invasive treatments of brain conditions including brain tumors, and the removal of brain tumors through the nose. Click “show more” below to see all of the questions Dr. Anaizi answers about surgery for brain tumors. To learn more or to make an appointment, call 301-856-2323 or visit MedStarGeorgetown.org/Neurosurgery.
00:01 Meet Dr. Anaizi
2:54 What are minimally invasive and endoscopic brain surgeries?
3:19 Who is a candidate for minimally invasive brain surgery?
3:40 How do you remove a brain tumor through the nose?
4:11 What’s special about the tools that remove a brain tumor through the nose?
5:01 Can all brain tumors be removed through the nose?
5:32 If I am treated with an endoscopic endonasal procedure, will it affect my appearance?
6:05 What can I expect during recovery from an endoscopic endonasal surgery?
7:06 How is endoscopic surgery different from minimally invasive brain surgery?
7:38 When would I have minimally invasive brain surgery without the camera?
8:05 Are you required to have specialized training to perform minimally invasive brain surgery?
8:35 What are some of the advantages of minimally invasive brain surgery?
9:17 Is recovery any different with minimally invasive brain surgery?
10:22 Do you prepare for traditional brain surgery just in case it’s needed?
10:42 How common is it to transition from minimally invasive brain surgery to traditional brain surgery?
11:00 What brain disorders can be treated with minimally invasive brain surgery?
11:30 Do you discuss complicated cases with other experts?
12:26 Are there surgeons from other specialties involved with my brain surgery?
13:09 If I’ve been diagnosed with a brain tumor will I definitely need brain surgery?
13:48 Are there alternatives to brain surgery?
14:11 When would you use proton therapy instead of brain surgery?
14:26 If I am advised against minimally invasive brain surgery, can I see you for a second opinion?
