Most brain surgery requires doctors to remove part of the skull to access hard-to-reach areas or tumors. It's invasive, risky, and it takes a long time for the patient to recover.

Skull base tumours are abnormal growths located at the bottom of the skull, an area that houses critical structures such as the brainstem, cranial nerves, and major blood vessels.

And in this case, Kaviya appeared to be a perfect candidate for the surgery. “This technique allows us to remove tumors without opening the skull or having to retract or compress the brain.

A doctor at Corewell Health is performing a life changing surgery in Grand Rapids.

Robotic tools are too big for ‘keyhole’ brain surgery – but a new miniature technology using magnets could change all that.