A team of doctors led by renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Shivashankar Marajakke successfully performed a rare 17-hour brain bypass surgery at Siddhagiri Hospital, Kolhapur. The patient had a large aneurysm in a major brain artery and a persistent fetal vessel supplying blood to the brainstem. The complex procedure involved redirecting blood flow to prevent life-threatening complications. This successful surgery marks a significant milestone in medical history, showcasing expert coordination between neurosurgeons and specialists. https://udayavani.com/district-news/17-Hours-Rare-brain-surgery-performed-at-Kaneri-Math-Hospital-188804 #creator program