Neuronavigation is a sophisticated system widely used in brain neurosurgery and spinal surgery. It provides real-time guidance to surgeons during operations and helps in planning a more precise surgical approach to targeted lesions while considering surrounding nerves and blood vessels.
This system significantly increases the success rate of brain, nerve, and spinal surgeries, while also making procedures safer.
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Functions of Neuronavigation
Neuronavigation systems are generally used in brain, nerve, and spinal surgeries.
Some procedures that require neuronavigation include:
- Brain tumor surgery
- Brain hemorrhage operations
- AVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) in cerebrovascular surgeries
- Parkinson’s disease or similar conditions with tremor symptoms, particularly in surgeries requiring battery implantation
- Spinal surgeries, including screw placement guidance
In addition, neuronavigation can also be applied in certain orthopedic surgeries.
Benefits of Neuronavigation
In brain and spinal surgeries—procedures involving highly sensitive areas—neuronavigation provides the shortest and safest route to the lesion using pre-acquired MRI and CT scans.
Because surgeons reach the target area with the support of neuronavigation, the accuracy is nearly flawless, and damage to healthy tissue is minimized. High-risk brain and spinal operations, where even a millimeter error could have severe consequences, become much safer with this technology.
Key advantages of using neuronavigation in surgery include:
- More accurate identification of deep brain lesions
- More precise tumor removal
- Smaller incisions in skin and bone
- Reduced blood loss
- Shorter surgery duration
- Faster wound healing
- Shorter hospital stays, allowing patients to return to daily activities sooner.
Neuronavigation at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri: More Precise Brain Surgery
Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri is now equipped with cutting-edge Neuronavigation technology, a system designed to map brain tumors in real time with exceptional accuracy. This advanced tool is used by one of Indonesia’s leading neurosurgeons, Dr. dr. Mardjono Tjahjadi, Sp.BS, Subsp. N-Vas, F. N-Onk, PhD, FICS, IFAANS, better known as Dr. Joy.
Dr. Joy successfully performed a brain tumor removal surgery on an 8 cm tumor using Neuronavigation at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri. While demonstrating the tool, he explained its essential role in modern neurosurgery.
“This is called a Neuronavigation machine. Its purpose is to determine the precise location of brain tumors,” said Dr. Joy while positioning the device over a patient’s head.
With the support of Neuronavigation, doctors can map brain tumors comprehensively—from the frontal boundary to the lateral sides. This technology not only enhances precision but also significantly improves safety and success rates in brain surgery.
“With this tool, we can increase both the safety and success of brain surgeries,” added Dr. Joy.
Dr. Joy’s Profile and Practice Schedule at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri
Dr. Joy is widely recognized as one of Indonesia’s top neurosurgeons. His reputation grew further when he set a MURI record as the fastest graduate of a Doctoral program in Medicine at the University of Helsinki, Finland, completing it in just 18 months and 12 days.
While in Finland, Dr. Joy specialized in brain aneurysms and had the privilege of learning directly from Prof. Juha Hernesniemi, one of the world’s most legendary neurosurgeons.
Armed with international experience and expertise, Dr. Joy is capable of handling a wide range of advanced neurosurgical procedures. His medical services include:
- Microvascular Decompression (MVD): for treating hemifacial spasm
- Awake Brain Surgery: brain surgery performed while the patient is conscious to preserve critical nerve functions
- Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA): detailed imaging of brain blood vessels
- Microsurgery: high-precision surgical procedures using an operating microscope
Combining his clinical expertise, academic achievements, and the use of cutting-edge medical technologies like Neuronavigation, Dr. Joy has become one of the most trusted neurosurgeons for complex cases in Indonesia.
Dr. Joy’s practice schedule at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri:
- Monday: By appointment
- Tuesday: 14.00 – 17.00 WIB
- Wednesday: By appointment
- Thursday: 08.00 – 12.00 WIB
- Friday: 14.00 – 17.00 WIB
- Saturday: 08.00 – 12.00 WIB
For an easier hospital visit and consultation with Dr. Joy at Mandaya Royal Hospital Puri, you can use the WhatsApp Chat feature, Book Appointment service, or the Care Dokter app—available on Google Play and the App Store—to check queue numbers and access complete hospital information.
