Manipur’s Milestone in Neurosurgery: First Awake Craniotomy Successfully Performed
Summary Manipur marked a significant advancement in healthcare by performing its first-ever awake craniotomy at Little Clinic. The surgery, led by Dr. Chandrakumar Thounaojam, removed a tumor near critical brain regions without general anesthesia. This complex, four-hour procedure allowed real-time monitoring of the patient’s motor functions, significantly reducing paralysis and speech impairment risks. This achievement…