HCA Florida University Hospital recently completed its first surgery for blood clot in the brain.
The patient, 95-year-old Obdulia Pena, underwent a burr hole drainage, a surgical procedure involving a small incision, then drilling a small hole within the skull to release pressure on the brain. The procedure was performed by top board-certified and fellowship-trained, Dr. Steven Vanni, a top neurosurgeon with nearly 30 years of experience.
“In this case, the patient suffered an injury that led to a build-up of pressure in the brain,” said Dr. Steven Vanni. “The patient was experiencing confusion, lethargy, and weakness, but previously was a healthy, independent woman. Hopefully, this minimally invasive procedure will help her return to her normal, independent lifestyle.”
HCA Florida University Hospital’s dedicated surgical floor includes seven state-of-the-art surgical suites for performing both traditional and minimally invasive procedures. The facility’s highly trained surgeons are able to utilize the latest robotic technologies and techniques to perform complex operations with smaller incisions. Surgical patients prepare and recovery from surgical procedures in one of the hospital 18 private pre and post operation recovery rooms, located just steps away from the operating rooms.
“We’re continuing to lay the groundwork to expand our neuroscience and spine program to include many areas of neurosurgery not yet available at University Hospital,” said HCA Florida University Hospital CEO Madeline Nava. “Neurologic injuries and conditions are among the most complex to treat, and we offer our patients a comprehensive multidisciplinary approach in a state-of-the-art hospital.”
