A craniotomy is the cutting and removal of part of the skull – a bone flap – to allow access to the brain. At the end of the procedure, the bone flap is reattached to the skull.
Patient Advice
- Overall Rating
- 2
- average of all patients
- Pain
- Inconvenience
Preparation for a Craniotomy:
“Do not hesitate to ask the surgeon any questions, and keep asking a question — in different ways — until you understand the answer.”
After a Craniotomy:
“Get support from family and friends.”
“Report any pain or discomfort to the doctor or nurses. Do not hesitate to communicate.”
