Brain tumor surgery is considered one of the most complex procedures in neurosurgery. This is because the brain controls every essential body function, including movement, speech, memory, and emotions. Even the smallest error during surgery can affect a patient’s quality of life. Therefore, precision is a crucial factor in every brain tumor surgery.
One of the modern technologies widely adopted to improve precision is Neuronavigation. This advanced system helps neurosurgeons map the exact location of brain tumors before and during surgery.
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Neuronavigation Technology at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri
Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri is equipped with Neuronavigation technology, designed to map brain tumors in real time. One of the neurosurgeons utilizing this innovation is Dr. dr. Mardjono Tjahjadi, Sp.BS, Subsp. N-Vas, F. N-Onk, PhD, FICS, IFAANS, more familiarly known as Dr. Joy, one of Indonesia’s leading neurosurgeons.
Dr. Joy has successfully used Neuronavigation to remove an 8 cm brain tumor from a patient at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri. While demonstrating the technology, he explained:
“This is called a Neuronavigation system. Its purpose is to precisely determine the location of a brain tumor,” he said while positioning the tool over a patient’s head.
With this technology, Dr. Joy can comprehensively map tumors—from the frontal margin to the lateral boundary—ensuring maximum accuracy.
“This tool significantly increases both the safety and success rates of brain surgery,” he added.
Advantages and Benefits of Neuronavigation in Brain Surgery
Neuronavigation has become essential for neurosurgeons due to the numerous benefits it offers for both doctors and patients, including:
- Precise tumor mapping – accurately determines tumor size and location, increasing the chances of complete removal.
- Safer surgical margins – protects healthy brain tissue and preserves vital brain functions.
- Improved surgical efficiency – enables faster, safer, and more accurate brain surgeries.
Profile of Dr. Joy – A Neurosurgeon Skilled in Neuronavigation
Dr. Joy is recognized as one of Indonesia’s top neurosurgeons. He holds a MURI record for being the fastest graduate of the doctoral program in Medicine at the University of Helsinki, Finland, completing it in just 18 months and 12 days.
In Finland, Dr. Joy specialized in brain aneurysms and trained directly under the legendary neurosurgeon Prof. Juha Hernesniemi.
With his expertise and international experience, Dr. Joy is proficient in performing various modern neurosurgical procedures, including:
- Microvascular Decompression (MVD) – for treating hemifacial spasm.
- Awake Brain Surgery – a technique performed while the patient remains conscious to protect critical brain functions.
- Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) – a detailed imaging procedure for cerebral blood vessels.
- Microsurgery – highly precise surgeries using an operating microscope.
The combination of advanced skills, outstanding academic achievements, and utilization of the latest medical technologies makes Dr. Joy one of the most trusted neurosurgeons for complex brain cases.
Dr. Joy’s Consultation Schedule – Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri
- Monday: by appointment
- Tuesday: 14.00 – 17.00
- Wednesday: by appointment
- Thursday: 08.00 – 12.00
- Friday: 14.00 – 17.00
- Saturday: 08.00 – 12.00
For easier access to consultations with Dr. Joy at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri, patients can use the Chat via WhatsApp, Book Appointment, or the Care Dokter app, available on Google Play and the App Store. These features allow patients to schedule visits, check queue numbers, and access complete information.
