The Third State Central Hospital successfully implemented five advanced neurosurgical technologies in 2025, significantly reducing the number of patients seeking treatment abroad.
In the current year, the institution performed 1,908 open surgeries on the brain and spinal cord, among which 346 cases involved both malignant and benign tumors. Of the total number of surgeries, 104, or 30 percent, were related to complex surgical interventions on deeply located tumors. Additionally, 110 surgeries, accounting for 5.8%, were performed on children aged 0 to 16 years.
Among the new technologies implemented by the hospital, successful endoscopic removal of deeply located brain tumors was carried out using navigational control. This reduced the risk of intraoperative and postoperative complications by 15-20% and shortened the length of hospital stays for patients by 3-5 days.
Moreover, the hospital performed localized carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for the first time in Mongolia, aimed at removing fatty plaques from the carotid artery to restore normal blood flow and prevent stroke. This procedure was performed on 28 patients, marking an important step in reducing the risks of cerebral stroke.
Additionally, the hospital applied minimally invasive endoscopic techniques in surgeries on the cervical spine, resulting in 15 patients being able to recover quickly and return to their normal lives.
Furthermore, the medical institution successfully performed four complex neurosurgical operations, including High-Flow Bypass surgery, which provides the brain with new blood supply and prevents circulatory disorders caused by severe narrowing or blockage of major arteries, tumors, or aneurysms.
Interestingly, the hospital was recognized as an "Organization Implementing New Technologies" for its work in endoscopic surgery with navigational control for the treatment of deeply located brain tumors.
Thanks to funding from the budget and support from the Khuree Rotary Club, the institution invested ₮1.7 billion (approximately $479,000) in endoscopic neurosurgery for the treatment of deep brain tumors and hydrocephalus, enabling citizens of Mongolia to access this assistance at affordable prices and reducing economic outflow by ₮1.9 billion (about $535,000).
Tatar S.Maidar
source: MiddleAsianNews
