Neuro - Spine Surgeon
Dr. Anoop Thomas
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery), Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery & Neuro Oncology, MRCS, and Diplomate of National board
About Dr. Anoop
Dr Anoop Thomas is a senior consultant Neurosurgeon currently working in Aster Medcity Kochi. He is a highly recognized and widely recommended neurosurgeon in Kerala in the field of Neurosurgery. His unparalleled expertise in managing spine and brain problems and disorders makes him top among the neurosurgeon In Kerala.
Dr. Anoop Thomas has more than 11 years of neurosurgical experience and has expertise in treating a wide spectrum of brain and spine surgeries including Cranio vertebral (CV) junction surgeries
Dr Anoop’ s areas of expertise include
- Scoliosis surgery, Deformity correction, Surgery for spinal tumors, Surgery for lumbar and cervical disc, Sacral tumors, Spinal dysraphism, Surgery for spine injuries( cervical thoracic and lumbar)Minimally invasive spine fixation, minimally invasive spine tumor surgery, MIS TLIF, etc
- Spinal cord stimulation and functional spine surgery. Endoscopic surgery for spine , PLIF, TLIF, Pedicle screw fixation and Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, Surgery for syringomyelia.
- Surgery for stroke, Endoscopic and open evacuation of brain clots, Arnold Chiari malformation.
- Surgery for stroke, Endoscopic and open evacuation of brain clots, Arnold Chiari malformation.
Our Surgical Treatment
Our aim is to lessen the patients suffering through accurate diagnosis and appropriate interventions
Lumbar Key Hole Discectomy
- With current technology muscle splitting approaches are used
- Smaller incisions
- Can be made to walk after 3-4 hours
- Patient can leave the hospital same day or next day
MIS TLIF
- MIS TLIF is a minimally invasive technique for lumbar interbody fusion
- The surgery is done through keyhole route ,ie through multiple small openings and eventually gives good results without severe pain and morbidity associated with open spine fixations
- Shorter hospital stay and early return to normal activities are another advantage
Spinal Tumor Surgery
- Spine tumours can be arising in the vertebral with involvement of neural structures or it may be arising from the neural structures and their coverings
- Whenever affected with spinal tumor don’t get disheartened as most of them are benign and there are specialized treatments available
- Depending on the size of the tumour and levels involved open or key hole approach can be taken
- Intra op neuro monitoring ensures the spinal cord integrity during the surgery
Call Today
+91 9995791957
Spine Care Clinic,
Perandoor Rd, Mamangalam, Thannikal junction, Kochi, Kerala 682026