Excision of spinal tumour
Removal of a tumour in the spine
HCA UK’s experts can support and guide you through surgery to remove spinal tumours.
About spinal tumours
Spinal tumours are usually ependymomas, which start in the spinal cord or brain, or nerve-sheath tumours, which start in the central nervous system in the spinal cord. Excision, or surgery, removes the tumour.
Need to know
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What happens during spinal surgery to remove a tumour? icon plus
Excision of a spinal tumour may be recommended when a tumour compresses the spinal cord, affecting coordination or causing discomfort.
The procedure will be performed under general anaesthetic.
To enable your consultant to remove the tumour without damaging the spine and spinal cord, they will monitor activity in your spinal cord, to ensure that electrical impulses are being passed through the spinal cord and spinal nerves during the procedure.
They will make a small cut in the skin to carefully access the spinal cord and canal, to remove the tumour. Once removed, the surrounding tissue will be closed and stitched or sutured back into place. -
How to prepare icon plus
Your HCA UK team will make sure that you are well supported before undergoing an excision for a spinal tumour. Your consultant will explain the procedure to you and answer any questions you might have.
As with all surgical procedures, there are some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you.
It is important to tell your consultant about any medication you are taking, and if you have allergies to substances such as latex. -
After your spinal surgery icon plus
After the procedure, you will be taken to our recovery unit where our dedicated team will look after you. You’ll be given pain relief medication if you need it.
You will be encouraged to get up and move around shortly after the procedure. Our specialist team will help you with this.
You may need to stay for a few nights. Your consultant or specialist nurse will let you know when you can leave the hospital, and how to look after the clips and stitches where the surgery took place.
They will also be able to advise you on how to manage your recovery, how to take painkilling tablets and when you can get back to your usual daily routines.
Our spinal consultants
Our locations
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 7HA
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Outpatients and Diagnostics at 30 Devonshire Street
30 Devonshire Street
London W1G 6PU
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
Request a spinal appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced spinal consultants. We can also make imaging and outpatient physiotherapy appointments for you.
Call us today
020 7079 4344