Neurosurgical oncology
Specialty
Dr. Marta Cicuendez specializes in oncological neurosurgery, skull base surgery, spinal disorders, and the surgical treatment of facial pain.
Specialization
Areas of specialization in oncological neurosurgery, skull base surgery, spinal disorders, and the surgical treatment of facial pain.
Neuro-oncology and brain tumors
Neuro-oncology is the medical specialty dedicated to the study, diagnosis, and treatment of tumors affecting the central and peripheral nervous system.
Endoscopic skull base surgery and pituitary adenomas
Endoscopic skull base surgery allows tumors in the sellar region to be operated on through an endonasal approach. It is the technique of choice for the surgical treatment of pituitary adenomas.
Spine surgery and herniated disc
Spine surgery is the medical and surgical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the spinal column.
Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia can be treated with percutaneous techniques or, in some cases resistant to medical treatment, with open surgery.
Neuro-oncology and brain tumors
Advanced diagnosis and surgical treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors.
Neuro-oncology is the subspecialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of tumors affecting the central and peripheral nervous system, as well as neurological disorders related to cancer and its treatments. It integrates neurology, medical and radiation oncology, neurosurgery, radiology, pathology, and molecular biology, enabling a highly specialized multidisciplinary approach.
It focuses on brain and spinal cord tumors, both primary and metastatic, as well as common benign tumors such as meningiomas, vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), and other skull base tumors, in addition to neurological complications associated with cancer, such as epileptic seizures, cognitive deficits, or motor impairments. The goal is not only to control the tumor disease, but also to preserve neurological function and the patient’s quality of life.
Dr. Marta Cicuendez has extensive experience in the surgery of gliomas and brain metastases. She uses advanced techniques such as 5-ALA, neuronavigation with tractography, and intraoperative ultrasound, as well as awake surgery and cortical and subcortical mapping, with the aim of maximizing tumor resection while preserving neurological functions. She also has experience in the treatment of tumors through radiosurgery.
She is part of multidisciplinary tumor boards, where each case is assessed individually together with specialists in medical and radiation oncology, radiology, and pathology.
Endoscopic pituitary and skull base surgery
Minimally invasive treatment of pituitary adenomas and tumors of the sellar region.
Endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery is a minimally invasive technique that allows access to the pituitary gland and other deep structures of the skull through the nasal passages, avoiding external incisions and opening the skull. This approach is used especially for the treatment of pituitary adenomas and other tumors of the sellar and parasellar region.
The endoscopic technique provides an enlarged, high-definition view of the surgical field, allowing precise tumor resection with less impact on the adjacent brain structures. This translates into lower morbidity and a faster recovery for the patient. These procedures are carried out jointly with the Otolaryngology Department, optimizing surgical access and minimizing possible complications.
Dr. Marta Cicuendez has extensive experience in this type of surgery and in the comprehensive treatment of pituitary and skull base tumors, including the use of radiosurgery and radiotherapy when indicated as complementary or alternative treatment.
All cases are subsequently reviewed by a multidisciplinary committee, with the participation of specialists in endocrinology, radiology, pathology, and radiation oncology.
Spine surgery and herniated disc
Surgical and minimally invasive treatment of degenerative spinal disorders and spinal deformities.
Spine surgery is the medical-surgical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the spinal column and the associated neurological structures, such as the spinal cord and nerve roots. Its aim is to relieve pain, correct deformities, restore spinal stability, and preserve or recover neurological function.
It includes degenerative conditions such as herniated discs, spinal canal stenosis, or deformities such as scoliosis; traumatic conditions such as vertebral fractures; as well as infectious and tumoral disorders.
Dr. Marta Cicuendez has completed subspecialty training in spine surgery, focused on the treatment of cervical and lumbar degenerative disorders, as well as complex adult spinal deformity. She has specialized in minimally invasive techniques and surgical navigation systems, which allow increasingly safe and precise spinal instrumentation procedures.
She also performs interventional pain management techniques, such as injections and rhizolysis, minimally invasive and effective procedures to relieve pain in cases of low back pain or herniated disc.
The goal is to provide the highest level of surgical safety and the best possible functional recovery through individualized, evidence-based treatment.
Trigeminal neuralgia
Specialized treatment of facial pain through surgical techniques and radiosurgery.
Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the most common causes of severe and disabling facial pain. It presents as sudden episodes of sharp or electric shock-like pain in the face, which may be triggered by everyday stimuli such as talking, chewing, brushing the teeth, or even skin contact.
This condition may be caused by vascular compression of the trigeminal nerve, vascular abnormalities, demyelinating processes such as multiple sclerosis, skull base tumors, or, in some cases, it may be idiopathic.
Its impact on quality of life can be highly significant. In patients for whom pharmacological treatment is not effective or is poorly tolerated, surgical treatment may be indicated.
There are different therapeutic options depending on the cause of the neuralgia and the characteristics of the patient. These include microvascular decompression, percutaneous techniques such as radiofrequency treatment of the Gasserian ganglion or balloon compression, and radiosurgery, a non-invasive treatment that acts precisely on the trigeminal nerve.
Dr. Marta Cicuendez has extensive experience in the treatment of this condition, allowing her to select the most appropriate therapeutic strategy for each patient.
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