Neuro Surgery

The Neurosurgery Department is a specialized medical facility dedicated to diagnosing and treating a wide range of neurological disorders through advanced surgical techniques. This department focuses on conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves, including brain tumors, spinal injuries, aneurysms, and hydrocephalus. Neurosurgeons employ cutting-edge procedures such as craniotomy, spinal fusion, and endovascular surgery to provide comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s needs. With a commitment to improving patient outcomes, the Neurosurgery Department utilizes state-of-the-art technology and innovative techniques to ensure optimal surgical results.

A craniotomy involves the surgical removal of a portion of the skull to access the brain. This procedure is often performed to treat brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, or to relieve pressure on the brain. Key Uses:

  1. Removing brain tumors
  2. Treating brain hemorrhages
  3. Accessing areas of the brain for other conditions

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that involves joining two or more vertebrae in the spine to stabilize the spine and reduce pain. It is commonly performed for conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. Key Uses:

  1. Stabilizing the spine after injury
  2. Correcting spinal deformities, such as scoliosis
  3. Relieving nerve compression

Endovascular surgery involves minimally invasive techniques to treat conditions within the blood vessels of the brain and spine, such as aneurysms or arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Key Uses:

  1. Repairing cerebral aneurysms
  2. Treating AVMs
  3. Addressing carotid artery disease

Deep brain stimulation is a neurosurgical procedure that involves implanting a device that sends electrical impulses to specific brain areas. It is primarily used to manage movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. Key Uses:

  1. Reducing tremors and rigidity in Parkinson’s patients
  2. Managing essential tremors
  3. Treating obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

A lumbar laminectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing part of the vertebra (the lamina) in the lower back to relieve pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Key Uses:

  1. Treating spinal stenosis
  2. Alleviating nerve root compression
  3. Addressing herniated discs

A VP shunt is a surgical procedure used to treat hydrocephalus by diverting excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the brain’s ventricles to the abdominal cavity. Key Uses:

  1. Managing hydrocephalus
  2. Reducing intracranial pressure

Craniofacial surgery involves the correction of deformities of the skull and face, often performed in cases of congenital conditions or traumatic injuries. Key Uses:

  1. Treating craniosynostosis (premature fusion of skull bones)
  2. Repairing facial fractures
  3. Addressing facial abnormalities

Brain tumors can be benign or malignant growths in the brain that can disrupt normal brain function. Symptoms:

  1. Persistent headaches that may worsen over time
  2. Nausea and vomiting
  3. Seizures
  4. Changes in vision, hearing, or speech
  5. Difficulty with balance and coordination

A herniated disc occurs when the soft inner material of a spinal disc protrudes through the outer layer, often compressing nearby nerves. Symptoms:

  1. Pain in the back or neck
  2. Radiating pain down the arms or legs
  3. Numbness or tingling in affected areas
  4. Muscle weakness

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Symptoms:

  1. Recurrent seizures that may include convulsions, staring spells, or unusual sensations
  2. Temporary confusion following a seizure
  3. Loss of consciousness or awareness during seizures

TBI results from an external force, such as a blow to the head, leading to brain dysfunction. Symptoms:

  1. Loss of consciousness
  2. Headaches
  3. Confusion or disorientation
  4. Memory problems
  5. Mood swings and behavioral changes

Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which can compress the spinal cord and nerves. Symptoms:

  1. Pain in the neck or back
  2. Numbness or weakness in the limbs
  3. Difficulty walking or maintaining balance
  4. Sciatica, characterized by sharp pain radiating down the leg

Cerebral aneurysms are weak spots in the wall of a blood vessel in the brain that can bulge or rupture, leading to bleeding. Symptoms:

  1. Sudden, severe headache often described as “the worst headache of my life”
  2. Nausea and vomiting
  3. Sensitivity to light
  4. Blurred or double vision

Hydrocephalus is the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain’s ventricles, leading to increased pressure. Symptoms:

  1. Enlarged head (in infants)
  2. Headaches
  3. Nausea and vomiting
  4. Difficulty with balance and coordination