Leading Treatment for Brain and Spine Tumors
Our diverse specialists are trained in the latest and most effective treatments.
Tailored Care
Brain tumors are particularly frightening because they can disrupt mental abilities, movement, vision, speech and personality. The highly skilled team at Lexington Medical Center is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes by using the latest and most effective treatments, which are tailored to each patient’s specific needs.
Hear From Dr. Engh
Dr. Engh shares how the Brain Tumor Program is close to home and easy to start.
Tumors Treated
- Gilomas
- Meningomas
- Brain Metastases
- Intraventricular Tumors (Colloid Cysts)
- Lymphomas
- Non-Tumor Cranial Masses (Cysts)
- Spinal Tumors
Common Conditions Treated
- Chiara Malformation
- Hydrocephalus
- Hemorrhage
Amelia's Story
Amelia shares how she traveled across the country to seek a life-saving operation.
After researching and interviewing many doctors across the nation, she knew Dr. Engh was the perfect surgeon for her.
Advanced Treatment Options
Craniotomy
(Awake with Cortical Mapping)
The gold standard for removal of many types of tumors that present in functional brain areas.
Minimally Invasive Port Surgery
Allows surgeons to get deep access into the brain while minimizing any effect on surrounding brain tissue.
Brain Biopsy
Particularly useful for long-lasting tumors or for tumors that cannot be safely removed.
Neuroendoscopy
(Keyhole Surgery)
Used to visualize the fluid system of the brain or to look around corners of the brain with a tiny, precise camera.
Foramen Magnum Decompression with Duraplasty
Generally performed for Chiari malformation.
Ventricular Shunting
Most often used for patients with hydrocephalus, this procedure relieves pressure within the brain by rerouting it to the abdominal cavity.
Stereotactic Radiosurgery with TrueBeamTM Technology
This is a innovative and painless way to eliminate or control the growth of both benign and malignant brain tumors. It’s usually performed in the outpatient setting with no anesthesia or incisions required.
GammaTile® Therapy
Provides immediate radiation treatment after tumor removal, delivering a precise dose focused right where it is needed and away from healthy brain tissue.
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Interested in finding out more about our brain tumor program?
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