Brain and Nerve Surgery

Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Surgery (Neurosurgery)

Brain, spinal cord, and nerve surgery (neurosurgery) is a specialty that aims to treat diseases requiring surgical intervention in the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nervous system (the nerves that extend from the brain and spinal cord to the body).

Biruni University Hospital's Brain, Spinal Cord, and Nerve Surgery Department is structured to provide 24-hour service, utilizing internationally recognized technological advancements, for the diagnosis and surgical treatment of all brain, spine, spinal cord, and nerve disorders.

Brain Surgery

Brain Tumors
Cervical Vascular Diseases
Brain Hemorrhages
Vascular Surgery: Aneurysm (Ballooning), Arteriovenous Malformation (Vascular Tumor), Cavernoma, Bypass Surgery, Hydrocephalus
Trigeminal Neuralgia, Hemifacial Spasm, Glosso-Pharyngeal Neuralgia
Pituitary Tumors
Chiari Malformation (Cerebellum Prolapse)
Pediatric Neurosurgery: Neonatal and childhood brain tumors, congenital brain and spinal cord disorders
Craniofacial Surgery: Skull Remodeling
Movement Disorders
Severe Epilepsy

Spinal Cord Surgery

Cervical and Lumbar Disc Herniations
Spinal Fusion (Joining of Spinal Bones)
Failed Lumbar and Cervical Surgery
Spinal Misalignments, Traumas, and Tumors
Scoliosis Surgery
Pediatric Spine Surgery: Neonatal and childhood spinal tumors, congenital spinal disorders
Pancoast Tumors
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS – Pain Pacemaker)

Peripheral Surgery

Peripheral Nerve Entrapment Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Injuries
Peripheral Nerve Tumors
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Modern Methods

In recent years, anesthesia-free, closed procedures have been performed for some tumors and cerebrovascular diseases using spot radiation therapy.

Subspecialties of Brain and Nerve Surgery

Pediatric Neurosurgery
Oncologic Neurosurgery
Vascular Neurosurgery
Functional Neurosurgery
Peripheral Neurosurgery
Spinal Surgery
Skull Base Surgery (Pituitary Tumors, Skull Base Tumors, and Vascular Diseases)
Neuropsychiatric Neurosurgery (Surgical Treatment of Certain Psychiatric Disorders)

Diagnostic Methods

Diagnostic methods vary depending on the type and location of the disease:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Computed Tomography (CT)
Direct Radiography (X-Ray)
Angiography (Imaging of Blood Vessels)
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Electromyography (EMG)
Doppler Ultrasound
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses (BAER)
Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP)
Somatosensory Evoked Potentials (SEP)
Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP)
Discography
Lumbar Puncture
Myelography
Biopsy

Surgical Procedures

The types of surgery performed in neurosurgery vary depending on the location of the disease and the surgeon's preference:

Open Surgery
Microsurgery
Endoscopic Surgery
Stereotactic Surgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Percutaneous Minimally Invasive Surgery
Functional Interventions

Biruni University Hospital's Department of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Neurosurgery is a pioneer in its field, offering diagnostic and therapeutic services at international standards.

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