Brain Aneurysm Repair in Heidelberg

There are several methods to perform brain aneurysm repair depending on the shape, size, and location of the aneurysm. These methods are clipping and endovascular repair, both are performed under general anesthetic. With clipping, your surgeon makes an incision in your scalp, creates a small hole in your skull, then put a tiny metal clip at the base of the aneurysm to stop it from rupturing. With endovascular repair, your surgeon makes an incision in your groin to insert a tiny wire into the artery that leads to the aneurysm, then a catheter follows the wire and your surgeon uses the catheter to install thin metal wires into the aneurysm to prevent it from rupturing

You will need to stay in the hospital for several days after surgery, but you should aim to stay in Heidelberg for at least 14 more days after you are discharged from the hospital. During your stay, you will need to rest as much as possible to let your body heal and attend follow-up hospital checkups.

The complete recovery period until you can get back to your normal routine (including work, intense exercise, and other strenuous activities) may take 3 to 6 weeks, but some people feel tired for up to 12 weeks. It is highly advisable to talk to your doctor about your recovery timeline.

Your doctor will give you instructions on caring for yourself at home. You may need to make some lifestyle changes, such as stop smoking, reduce your high blood pressure, eat a healthy diet, limit your alcohol intake, maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, and cut down on caffeine. You may also need to schedule a follow-up appointment with your local doctor to check on your progress.

The alternatives for brain aneurysm repair are flow diverters, medication, and lifestyle changes. Make sure to talk to your doctor about the most suitable treatment for your specific case.