Managing intracranial and spinal oncology requires an objective, highly coordinated strategy that balances aggressive tumor removal with the absolute preservation of neurological function. Neuro-oncology treatments at Helios Neurosurgery are never a one-size-fits-all solution; we leverage a precise combination of advanced microsurgical resection and targeted stereotactic radiosurgery to address both primary brain tumors- like gliomas and meningiomas- and metastatic lesions.
Surgical tumor resection is performed with a focus on meticulous preparedness and quiet command. Dr. Lee utilizes high-resolution intraoperative navigation systems, which act like a detailed GPS for the brain, allowing her to map out the exact borders of a tumor in real time. Combined with specialized operating microscopes and micro-dissection tools, this technology enables maximum safe cytoreduction- removing as much tumor mass as possible while carefully protecting critical language, motor, and sensory pathways.
When a tumor is deep-seated, located near critical skull base structures, or when a patient’s overall health limits open surgery, stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) provides a highly effective, non-invasive alternative. Despite the name, radiosurgery involves no incisions. Instead, it utilizes an advanced immobilization frame or image-guided tracking system to deliver highly focused, mathematically precise beams of radiation directly to the tumor.
The surrounding healthy brain tissue receives only a fraction of the exposure, while the intersection of the beams delivers a high, therapeutic dose to destroy the tumor’s cellular DNA. This stops its growth and causes it to gradually shrink over time. Whether used as a primary treatment or a proactive follow-up to microsurgery, we ensure your treatment plan is clear, logical, and fully coordinated with adjacent oncology specialists.
