The Neurosurgery Department specializes in the diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of disorders affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. Neurosurgeons are highly trained specialists who perform complex surgeries to treat conditions such as brain tumors, spinal cord injuries, aneurysms, and other neurological disorders. The Department is equipped with advanced technology and staffed by a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care for patients with neurosurgical needs.
Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumour Surgery: Removal of benign or malignant tumors from the brain. Techniques include traditional craniotomy as well as minimally invasive procedures such as endoscopic and stereotactic surgery.
- Aneurysm Clipping and Coiling: Surgical treatment for brain aneurysms, where either a clip is placed at the base of the aneurysm to prevent rupture, or coiling is used to fill the aneurysm and prevent blood flow.
- Epilepsy Surgery: Procedures to remove or disconnect areas of the brain responsible for seizure activity, often used when medication is not effective.
- Hydrocephalus Treatment: Surgical insertion of a shunt to drain excess cerebrospinal fluid and relieve pressure on the brain.
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): Implantation of electrodes in specific areas of the brain to treat movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, tremors, and dystonia.
Spine Surgery
- Spinal Fusion: A surgical procedure to join two or more vertebrae in the spine, often performed to treat conditions such as spinal instability, fractures, or severe degenerative disc disease.
- Discectomy: Removal of herniated or damaged disc material that is pressing on a nerve root or the spinal cord, often performed to relieve pain and restore function.
- Laminectomy: Removal of a portion of the vertebral bone called the lamina to relieve pressure on the spinal cord or nerves, commonly used to treat spinal stenosis.
- Scoliosis Surgery: Corrective surgery to straighten and stabilize the spine in patients with scoliosis, often involving spinal fusion and the use of metal rods, screws, or plates.
- Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: Minimally invasive procedures to treat vertebral compression fractures, often due to osteoporosis, by injecting bone cement into the fractured vertebra.
Paediatric Neurosurgery
- Congenital Malformations: Surgical treatment for congenital neurological disorders such as spina bifida, craniosynostosis, and Chiari malformations.
- Pediatric Brain Tumours: Specialized care for children with brain tumors, including surgical removal, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
- Hydrocephalus in Children: Treatment for pediatric hydrocephalus through shunt placement or endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV).
Vascular Neurosurgery
- Cerebrovascular Surgery: Treatment of blood vessel disorders in the brain, such as arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), carotid artery disease, and intracranial stenosis.
- Endovascular Neurosurgery: Minimally invasive techniques using catheters and imaging guidance to treat vascular conditions like aneurysms and stroke through procedures such as coiling, stenting, and thrombectomy.
- Stroke Surgery: Emergency surgical interventions to remove blood clots or repair blood vessels in patients experiencing a stroke, often to restore blood flow and minimize brain damage.
Neuro-trauma
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Surgery: Emergency surgical treatment for severe head injuries, including craniotomies to relieve pressure, remove blood clots, or repair fractures.
- Spinal Cord Injury Surgery: Emergency or elective surgery to stabilize and decompress the spinal cord following injury, with the goal of preserving or improving neurological function.
- Intracranial Pressure Monitoring: Insertion of devices to monitor and manage intracranial pressure in patients with severe head injuries or conditions like hydrocephalus.
Stereotactic and Radiosurgery
- Stereotactic Surgery: A minimally invasive technique that uses 3D imaging to precisely target areas within the brain for biopsy, lesion removal, or treatment of conditions like Parkinson’s disease.
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: A form of radiation therapy that precisely targets brain tumours, arteriovenous malformations, and other abnormalities with minimal impact on surrounding healthy tissue.
- Cybercide: A robotic radiosurgery system used for non-invasive treatment of tumors and other conditions in the brain and spine.
Oncology-Related Neurosurgery
- Skull Base Surgery: Complex procedures to remove tumors located at the base of the skull, often requiring collaboration with ENT specialists and plastic surgeons.
- Metastatic Brain Tumours: Surgical removal of brain tumors that have spread from other parts of the body, often combined with radiation or chemotherapy.
- Pituitary Tumor Surgery: Minimally invasive surgery to remove tumors of the pituitary gland, often through a transsphenoidal approach (through the nose).
