A global rise in neurological disorders is putting medical experts everywhere on notice. Worldwide, neurological disorders are now the primary cause of physical and cognitive disability, impacting approximately 15% of the global population. In the Philippines, Makati Medical Center (MakatiMed) handles the increase in neurological disorders by doubling down on their commitment to world-class neurological care.
MakatiMed is proud to showcase a number of world-class neurosurgical procedures available right here at home such as awake craniotomy surgery for brain tumor patients, cerebral bypass surgery, and stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). “Filipinos only stand to benefit from innovations in neurological care. New and improved procedures make the recovery process easier for the increasing number of Filipinos with neurological disorders," says Saturnino Javier, MD, the Medical Director at MakatiMed. “It’s hard to understate the importance of a sound neurological condition given its impact on cognitive functions, which directly shapes your quality of life.”
The emphasis on a smooth recovery is apt considering MakatiMed’s track record. Since 2018, for example, the hospital has offered awake craniotomy surgery which is a highly specialized surgical technique that offers a safer and more effective approach to brain tumor removal while reducing the risk of neurologic deficit. “The procedure targets parts of the brain controlling speech and motor function,” explains Guillermo Victorino Liabres, MD of MakatiMed’s Neurosurgery Department. “Not only does it minimize risks, but our team also offers postoperative care to ensure patients get back to their regular lives easily.”
Dr. Liabres notes that he also has a 100% patency rate for cerebral bypass surgeries. The complex procedure, which is occasionally necessary for cranial or head and neck tumors, involves using a blood vessel from another part of the body to redirect blood flow around blockages in the brain.
MakatiMed is also proud to be a pioneer when it comes to SRS, having built a program back in 1996. Michael Sabalza, MD, the head of Neurosurgery Section at MakatiMed, underlines the precision and versatility of SRS. “It’s known to be exceptionally precise when treating a range of brain and spine abnormalities like cancer, epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia, and arteriovenous malformations.”
MakatiMed’s SRS program shows it doesn’t hesitate to share new innovations with other local hospitals. Hospitals in the Metro Pacific Health network (which MakatiMed is a part of) receive collaborative care from MakatiMed for SRS. These collaborations extend the efficacy of SRS to thousands of patients across the Philippines, guaranteeing better treatment and recovery well beyond its immediate scope.
From the consistently high success rates of its pioneering neurosurgical procedures to the decades-long experience and expertise of its doctors, MakatiMed demonstrates that world-class care can be found at home. “Cases of neurological disorders are on the rise, and that means doctors and hospitals must be able to adapt and evolve,” Dr. Javier declares. “Though it won’t be easy, it is a challenge we certainly welcome.”
For more information, please contact MakatiMed On-Call at +632.88888 999, email mmc@makatimed.net.ph, or visit www.makatimed.net.ph. Follow @IamMakatiMed on Facebook and Twitter.
This is a press release distributed by Buensalido