Mesencephalotomy

Mesencephalotomy is a surgical procedure performed to treat certain brain diseases. It consists of cutting the middle meninges (the anatomical name is the pulp) and removing part of the brain matter.

Mesencephalotomy is performed in cases where it is necessary to remove tumors or cysts located in the midbrain, as well as in the treatment of hydrocephalus (water on the brain).

The operation is performed under general anesthesia and lasts about an hour. After this, the patient remains in the hospital for about a week.

In the first days after surgery, the patient may experience headaches, dizziness and weakness. However, over time, these symptoms disappear and the patient returns to normal life.

**Mesencephalomyelolysis** is a method of neurosurgical correction of occipital or temporal pain, based on turning off the projection conduction system of the midbrain, which can lead to a change in the perception of pain and a change in its direction. Lesions of midbrain conductors