Spinal cord tumor removal surgery treats tumors arising in or around the spinal cord that can compress nerve tissue and cause pain, weakness, or loss of function. Using microsurgical techniques and neuromonitoring, neurosurgeons aim to safely remove as much of the tumor as possible while preserving spinal cord function.
Surgery is generally recommended when imaging confirms a spinal cord tumor causing neurological symptoms or significant compression, or when a tumor is growing and threatens spinal cord function. Your neurosurgical team will assess tumor type, location, and urgency of treatment.