- Andrew Wood underwent a pioneering UK-first procedure at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust to treat a life-threatening brain aneurysm, avoiding traditional major brain surgery.
- Instead of a craniotomy, surgeons used an innovative keyhole technique, accessing the aneurysm directly through Mr Wood's eye socket without needing to touch or retract the brain.
- Consultant neurosurgeon Asim Sheikh highlighted that this minimally invasive approach significantly reduced the drawbacks of conventional surgery, leading to a much quicker recovery time for the patient.
- Mr Wood, a 61-year-old builder, was discharged after just one night in hospital and returned to work within weeks, a stark contrast to the typical week-long hospital stay for traditional procedures.
- The surgical team, including consultant maxillofacial surgeon Jiten Parmar, prepared for the operation using bespoke 3D-printed models of Mr Wood's anatomy, allowing for precise planning and rehearsal of the complex procedure.
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