Complex neurosurgical procedures using modern medical technologies are being performed free of charge at City Hospital No. 2 in Shymkent.
The cost of some types of such high-tech medical care can exceed 6 million tenge.
Recently, hospital specialists performed a high-tech endovascular procedure on a 38-year-old woman who was diagnosed with a cerebral aneurysm. The patient had been experiencing severe headaches for some time before seeking medical attention. An examination, including an MRI scan, revealed an aneurysm in one of the blood vessels of her brain.
An aneurysm is a weakened area of a blood vessel that becomes enlarged or bulges outward. One of its most dangerous complications is rupture, which can cause bleeding in the brain and pose a serious threat to the patient’s life. Early diagnosis and timely treatment are therefore essential.
Instead of open surgery, doctors used a modern endovascular technique. Neurosurgeon Yerkin Medetov used specialized medical instruments to reach the affected area through the blood vessel and placed a stent at the site of the aneurysm.
The procedure helps reduce blood flow into the aneurysm and lowers the risk of rupture. An important advantage of the endovascular approach is that it is minimally invasive, which can contribute to a smoother recovery. The appropriate treatment method is selected individually based on the patient’s condition, as well as the location and characteristics of the aneurysm.
The patient’s condition is currently stable. She remains under medical supervision and is receiving the necessary care.
City Hospital No. 2 continues to develop high-tech medical care and introduce modern approaches to the treatment of complex neurological conditions. Such technologies can provide patients with effective treatment while avoiding open surgery when an endovascular procedure is medically appropriate.
It is worth noting that when there are appropriate medical indications, complex procedures provided as part of high-tech medical care are performed free of charge for patients. This gives residents access to modern neurosurgical treatment even when the cost of the procedure is high.