[인터뷰] Kim Eun-sein, professor of neurosurgery at Korea University Guro Hospital
Professor Kim Eun-sang said, “For spinal cord tumors, it is important to determine the appropriate surgical time for each patient and perform the surgery without damaging the combined spinal nerves.”
“There’s nothing good about taking it off quickly. Spinal cord tumors are mostly benign tumors, so they grow slowly and do not metastasize to other places. On the other hand, if the surgery is done quickly and the spinal nerves are accidentally damaged, the quality of life will decrease significantly. “
It was a clear explanation suitable for a doctor about spinal tumor surgery. Professor Kim Eun-sang from Neurosurgery opened a new home at Korea Hospital Daegu Guro in March this year. Guro Hospital has hired him because he has performed about 400 spinal tumor surgeries to date and has extensive research achievements and clinical experience at the Mayo Clinic in the United States.
he is The heart of spinal cord and spinal cord tumor surgery is ‘minimally invasive surgery’ which works without damaging the spinal nerves and surrounding tissues.He said. This is because the spinal cord is a central nervous system connected to the brain and is responsible for essential body functions in life, from reflexes that move the body to gastrointestinal activity and physiological phenomena.
“In the past, removing the entire spinal cord tumor was thought to be the absolute answer. However, recently, ultrasonic aspiration is used to break the tumor into small pieces and remove it gradually. “If a spinal tumor attached to the vertebrae is removed at the same time, not only pain but also severe motor impairment.”
However, patients who develop malignant tumors or tumors in the spinal cord conus (where the nerve nuclei in the intestines and sexual function) need surgery more quickly. If the surgery is done too late, body functions may not recover properly even if the tumor is removed. He is “It is also very important to determine the best surgical time for each patient in the treatment of spinal tumors.“It stressed him out.
For patients who complain that surgery is not done, they explain the reason as precisely as possible and tell them that they do not need to receive treatment.
“In cases like this, I ask them to get opinions from other doctors and come back when they are sure. “Everyone is valuable, but ultimately the final choice is the patient’s. “
Finally, Professor Eunsang Kim urged us to keep this one thing in mind. “The saying that nothing good can come from rushing is just what they say about spinal cord tumors.can’t see If the doctor says you don’t need surgery, trust him and follow him..”
TYPE. Professor Kim Eun-sein talks about ‘spinal cord tumour’.
If you have unexplained back pain for more than 6 weeks, unusual sensations in your hands or toes, or feel weakness in your muscles, such as loss of strength in your hands, get medical attention as soon as possible .
Be careful if you have a family history of spinal tumors (likely to be affected by genes)
If you experience back pain while fighting cancer, seek medical attention immediately (cancer may have spread to other parts of the body).
4. Avoid smoking and alcohol as much as possible (the connection with spinal cord tumors is unknown, but the risk of complications after surgery is high and the recovery slow)
5. Do regular stretching to relax the muscles and strengthen flexibility after surgery (you can walk within a week after surgery. You can return to daily life without problems after about 2 weeks).
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2024-04-24 23:02:29
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