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The surgical treatment of hydrocephalus depends on the type and severity of the condition and mainly involves the installation of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VP Shunt), where a thin tube drains cerebrospinal fluid from the brain’s ventricles into the abdominal cavity, and endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), which creates a hole in the third ventricle to allow free fluid flow. Other methods include ventriculoventricular shunting and choroid plexus cauterization. Post-operatively, frequent monitoring is required to avoid complications such as infection or blockage of the shunt, which may require revision or replacement of the device.