Brain Tumours

Brain Tumours

Mr Law has operated on a wide range of brain tumours at Ascot Hospital. These include intrinsic brain tumours, meningiomas, metastases and more. Ascot Hospital has a fully equipped theatre suite with the latest technology for neurosurgery. You will also be in the care of specialised nursing and support staff.

Patients are admitted to a High Dependency Unit (HDU) in the initial postoperative period. It is uncommon to admit patients to an Intensive Care Unit, however in the cases where this is necessary, the patient would be transferred to Auckland City Hospital. Once intensive therapy is no longer required, patients can be returned to Ascot hospital for the recovery period.

Please note that Mr Law does not perform surgery on acoustic neuromas (tumours on the hearing nerves).

Consent

Surgery is a serious event that carries risk. It is imperative that patients are understanding and familiar with these risks before undergoing an operation. Before your surgery, you must be familiar with the goals, outcomes and possible complications for the procedure. Utmost care is always taken to minimise undesired outcomes. Patients must discuss their treatment with the surgeon before the operation.