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6th Edition of Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia

September 15-17, 2025 | Hybrid Event

September 15 -17, 2025 | London, UK

Cordotomy

Cordotomy

Cordotomy is a surgical procedure primarily employed to alleviate chronic pain by interrupting specific nerve pathways in the spinal cord. Typically reserved for individuals experiencing severe, intractable pain that hasn't responded to other treatments, this procedure aims to block the transmission of pain signals to the brain. Using either an open surgical approach or a minimally invasive technique, the surgeon precisely targets and severs or damages selected pain-conducting nerve fibers in the spinal cord. This intervention is often considered for individuals with terminal cancer pain, severe neuropathic pain, or pain caused by conditions like trigeminal neuralgia. Cordotomy is performed under anesthesia, and the choice of approach depends on the location and nature of the pain. While the procedure can significantly diminish the perception of pain, it may not eradicate it entirely and could lead to some loss of sensation or motor function below the incision site. Patients undergoing cordotomy require thorough evaluation and counseling regarding potential risks, benefits, and postoperative care. Though it's a procedure of last resort due to its irreversible nature and potential side effects, for many individuals suffering from relentless and excruciating pain, cordotomy offers a chance at improved quality of life and relief from debilitating discomfort.

Committee Members
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Darwin Eton

Darwin Eton

Vasogenesis Inc, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Nagy Habib

Nagy Habib

Imperial College London, United Kingdom
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Ricky Rasschaert

Ricky Rasschaert

AZ Rivierenland, Belgium
GCSA 2025 Speakers
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Shohreh Ghasemi

Shohreh Ghasemi

Advisory board of Oklahoma University, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - John R Bach

John R Bach

Rutgers University, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Amy Meyers Wickman

Amy Meyers Wickman

Alta Orthopaedics, United States
Speaker at Global Conference on Surgery and Anaesthesia 2025 - Dandan Li

Dandan Li

University of Cincinnati, United States

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