Surgeries

Documenting procedures, teams, and outcomes

Surgical Timeline

March 29, 2019
Huntington Surgery

Endoscopic endonasal surgery. Removed tissue sample for pathology. Surgeons: Dr. Robert Kerr (Neurosurgery), Dr. Sabbir Khan (ENT).

Resection Biopsy, Pituitary Adenoma
June 14, 2019
Huntington Second Resection Surgery

Major resection via endoscopic endonasal approach. Surgeons: Dr. Robert Kerr (Neurosurgery), Dr. Sabbir Khan (ENT).

Major Resection, Chordoma
July 29, 2021
Massachusetts General Hospital

Transnasal Dr. William Curry (Neurosurgery), Dr. Stacey Gray (ENT).

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November 18, 2021 - November 20, 2021 --
MGH

Left Frontotemporal Craniotomy. Dr. William Curry (Neurosurgery)

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Mar 25, 2024 - March 29, 2024
Massachusetts General Hospital

Left sinonasal/pterygopalatine fossa chordoma. Surgeons: Dr Curry Dr. Stacey Gray

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Jan 16,2024
Massachusetts General Hospital

Endoscopic biopsy and debulking of left middle turbinate mass. Surgeon Dr. Stacey Gray

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April 14, 2026 - April 16, 2026
Massachusetts General Hospital

Transnasal Dr. William Curry (Neurosurgery), Dr. Stacey Gray (ENT).

Surgery #1: Biopsy

Endoscopic Endonasal Biopsy

Hospital: Huntington Hospital

Surgeons: Dr. Robert Kerr (Attending), Dr. SabbirKhan (ENT)

Duration: ___________

Anesthesia: General

Approach: Endoscopic through nasal cavity

Procedure Details

[Pituitary macroadenoma. Surgical Consult Report Final Diagnosis Received from Huntington Hospital, 2 slide(s) and 1 block labeled: 60-S-19-3716. Date of procedure: 03/29/2019. 1. "2. Pituitary mass", excision - Chordoma involving boneDescribe the procedure, what was done, any complications or noteworthy events]

Pre-Op Preparation

  • Fasting instructions
  • Medications stopped/continued
  • Pre-op tests completed

Recovery

  • Hospital stay duration 3 days
  • Immediate post-op symptoms
  • Pain management
  • Discharge instructions

Pathology Results

Confirmed: Classic chordoma Final Diagnosis Received from Huntington Hospital, 2 slide(s) and 1 block labeled: 60-S-19-3716. Date of procedure: 03/29/2019. 1. "2. Pituitary mass", excision - Chordoma involving bone, see comment Comment: Immunostains are performed on block 2A and show tumor cells are positive for pancytokeratin AE1/AE3, EMA and S-100 (patchy). Slide(s) with built in immunohistochemical study control(s) and negative control associated with this case has/have been verified by the sign out pathologist

Grade: _____

Margins: _____

Surgery #2: Resection

Tumor Resection

Hospital: Huntington Hospital

Lead Surgeon: Dr. Robert Kerr (Neurosurgery)

Co-Surgeon: Dr. Sabbir Khan (ENT/Skull Base)

Duration: ___ hours

Anesthesia: General

Surgical Approach

[Describe the approach - Endoscopic endonasal]

Goals of Surgery

  • Maximize safe resection of tumor
  • Preserve neurological function
  • Minimize complications

Outcomes

  • Extent of resection (Partial)
  • Complications (major Diabetes insipidus, neurohypophyseal Endocrinology Referral Outpatient please evaluate and treat - diabetes insipidus post clival chordoma resection - currently controlled with desmopressin once daily Status: Hold For - Scheduling Requested for: 27Jun2019)
  • Neurological status post-op
  • ICU stay duration
  • Hospital discharge date

Follow-Up Plan

  • Radiation therapy planned? No
  • Imaging schedule
  • Follow-Up @ Mas General Hospital

My Medical Team

Role Name Contact Notes
Neurosurgeon Dr. Robert Kerr _____ Lead surgeon
Neurosurgeon Dr. William Curry _____ Lead surgeon
ENT / Skull Base Dr. Sabbir Khan _____ Co-surgeon
ENT / Skull Base Dr. Stacey Gray _____ Co-surgeon
MedicalOncologist Dr. Gregory Cote _____ Follow-up care
Radiation Oncologist Dr. Shannon Mcdonald _____ RT planning
Radiation Oncologist Dr. Ariel Marciscano _____ RT planning
Primary Care Dr. _____ _____ Coordination

Recovery Milestones

Post-Surgery Recovery Tracker

Milestone Target Date Actual Date Notes
Hospital Discharge
Walk Independently
Return to Soft Diet
Resume Normal Activities
Return to Work