Thane, June 2025: In a critical turnaround, a 58-year-old man with life-threatening brain hemorrhage was saved through a minimally invasive ‘keyhole’ surgery at KIMS Hospitals, Thane. The procedure was performed by Dr. Kapil Khandelwal, Consultant Spine Surgeon and the hospital’s neurosurgical team.

The patient who had uncontrolled blood pressure, suddenly developed weakness on one side of his body and became drowsy. A brain scan showed a large blood clot deep inside his brain that was putting pressure on vital areas and pushing the brain off-center, a situation that could have been fatal.

The medical team acted swiftly and performed a keyhole surgery using advanced technology. Through a small opening in the skull, they carefully removed the clot without damaging the healthy brain tissue. “With this minimally invasive approach, we were able to remove the blood clot and relieve the pressure without the risks of a big surgery,” said Dr. Khandelwal.

The patient started showing improvement soon after the procedure. Follow-up scans confirmed that the blood was cleared and the brain had shifted back to its normal position. He began physiotherapy early to regain strength and alertness.

What made this surgery special is that it avoided a large cut or removal of part of the skull which meant no second surgery would be needed later to replace any bone. This reduced his recovery time, risk of complications and cost of care.

It also highlights how modern, less invasive brain surgeries can save lives and help patients recover faster even in the most serious emergencies.