Skull Base & Pituitary Surgery
We provide full surgical care for complex skull base conditions using advanced minimally invasive and microsurgical techniques. Our skull base surgery team combines multidisciplinary expertise with high-precision technology to manage tumors and lesions involving the skull base while preserving neurological function and quality of life.
About Our Skull Base Surgery Clinic
Being told you have a tumour at the base of the skull is frightening — the area is small, packed with critical nerves and blood vessels, and most people have never heard of "skull base surgery" before their scan. Our Skull Base Surgery Clinic at THANC Hospital in Kilpauk, Chennai exists exactly for these situations. Many of these tumours are NOT cancer, and many can be removed through the nose without any external cut on the face or scalp. We treat pituitary tumours (often presenting with headaches, vision changes, or hormone disturbance), acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma — usually causing hearing loss in one ear with balance problems), sinonasal tumours that have extended towards the brain, anterior skull base meningioma and chordoma, CSF (brain fluid) leaks from the nose or ear after trauma or earlier surgery, temporal bone tumours, facial nerve tumours and weakness, and revision surgery for complex or recurrent cases that other centres have struggled with.
Skull base surgery only works when the right team handles it. At THANC, every case is reviewed by a combined ENT + neurosurgery team with input from radiology, oncology, and pathology — no single specialist makes the call alone. Our operating theatres run with image-guided neuronavigation (3D real-time guidance), intraoperative facial and cranial nerve monitoring, and a joint ENT-neurosurgery setup so endoscopic and open approaches are equally available. Most pituitary and many anterior skull base tumours are removed entirely through the nose (endoscopic transnasal approach) — no shaved head, no external incision, hospital stay measured in days, return to normal life in 2–4 weeks. Hearing-preservation and facial-nerve-preservation planning is built into every acoustic neuroma case. Please consult our team if you have a pituitary or skull base tumour found on MRI/CT, hearing loss in one ear with balance problems, persistent clear fluid leak from the nose, or facial weakness with imaging changes. Located in central Chennai with easy access from across Tamil Nadu and South India, we offer dependable, transparent, and affordable skull base surgery — all under one roof.
When to Consult Our Skull Base Surgery Team
Early evaluation leads to better outcomes. Speak to our team if you notice any of these:
Unexplained headaches with neurological symptoms
Persistent headaches with vision, balance, or neurological changes need specialist evaluation.
Hearing loss with facial numbness or weakness
These features can indicate a skull-base tumour and deserve urgent review.
Nasal mass with visual symptoms
Nasal or sinus tumours extending to the skull base need combined ENT and neurosurgical assessment.
CSF leak from the nose or ear
Clear fluid leak from the nose or ear after trauma or surgery needs prompt specialist care.
Pituitary or skull-base tumour on imaging
Tumours in this region benefit from a combined endoscopic and microsurgical approach by a dedicated team.
Progressive facial or cranial nerve weakness
Slowly worsening nerve weakness deserves structured imaging and specialist review.
Why Choose THANC for Skull Base Surgery
- Combined ENT + neurosurgery skull-base team.
- Endoscopic, minimally invasive approaches where possible.
- Intraoperative nerve monitoring and navigation.
- Multidisciplinary planning for every case.
- Transparent written estimates below Chennai market rates.
Treatments & Procedures
Technology & Facilities
Image Navigation System
Real-time 3D surgical navigation for safer access in complex anatomy.
Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
Facial, cochlear, and other cranial nerve monitoring during surgery.
Combined ENT + Neurosurgery Theatre
Joint surgical setup for endoscopic and open skull-base approaches.
Dedicated Skull Base MDT
Multidisciplinary planning with radiology, oncology, and pathology.
Procedures & Treatments
Explore the full range of surgical and day-care procedures performed at THANC Hospital, Chennai, across every ENT and head-neck sub-speciality.
View all proceduresSpecialized Skull Base Surgical Care
We provide focused and full skull base surgical care using advanced microsurgical and endoscopic techniques. Our specialists prioritize neurological safety, surgical precision, and long-term disease control. Early diagnosis and timely intervention play a vital role in preventing progression and complications in skull base disorders. From complex tumors to revision procedures, we design targeted treatment pathways supported by advanced diagnostics and expert multidisciplinary care.
Multidisciplinary Expertise
Coordinated care across surgical specialties.
Advanced Navigation
High-precision surgical guidance systems.
Nerve Preservation Focus
Protection of critical neurological structures.
Long-Term Monitoring
Structured post-surgical follow-up and care.
We Provide Specialized Care for All Age Groups
From young adults to elderly patients, we offer individualized skull base surgical care tailored to clinical complexity.
- Multidisciplinary consultation
- Compassionate patient-focused approach
- Clear communication with families
- Structured rehabilitation and follow-up
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our Doctors
Dr. Vidhyadharan Sivakumar
Clinical Director & Senior Consultant Surgeon
MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), MCh (Head & Neck), FICRS, FEB – ORL HNS, ASOHNS
Dr. A. Sudha
Senior ENT Consultant & Medical Administrative Officer
MBBS, DLO, DNB (ENT)
Dr. Gowthaman Ilambarathi
Visiting Physician
MBBS, MS (ENT), MRCS ENT (Edinburgh)
Dr. Haripriya GR
Visiting Physician
MBBS, M.S. (ENT), Post-Doctoral Fellow Audio-vestibular Diseases (CMC Vellore)
Dr. Kannan S
Visiting Physician
MBBS, MS (ENT) (JIPMER), Fellowship in Surgical Oncology (Head & Neck)(TMH)
Dr. M Ilambarathi
Visiting Physician
MBBS, DLO, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), MCh (Plastic Surgery)
Dr. Rayappa C
Speciality Advisor
MBBS, DLO, FRCS (Edinburgh), Clinical Fellowship in Lateral Skull Base Surgery (Zurich, Switzerland)
Dr. Sankavi Dhanasekar
Department Physician
MBBS, MS (ENT)
Dr. Sriprakash Duraisamy
Visiting Physician
M.S. (ENT), MCh (Head & Neck)
Dr. Thirunavukkarasu
Visiting Physician
MBBS, DLO, DNB (ENT)
Prof. Dr. R Thalapathy Ramkumar
Visiting Physician
MS, DNB
Prof. Lt. Col. Dr. A Ravikumar
Visiting Physician
MBBS, MS (ENT), DNB (ENT), DLORCS (England), FRCS (Glasgow), FAMS
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