General Neurosurgery

Objective: To diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions affecting the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system.

Examples: Management of brain tumors, spinal disc herniations, and traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

Spinal Neurosurgery

Objective: To treat conditions affecting the spine and spinal cord, including trauma, degeneration, and deformities.

Examples: Spinal fusion for scoliosis, discectomy for herniated discs, and treatment of spinal cord injuries.

Brain Tumor Surgery

Objective: To surgically remove or biopsy tumors from the brain while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue.

Examples: Removal of gliomas, meningiomas, and metastatic brain tumors. Use of advanced techniques like stereotactic surgery and intraoperative imaging.

Trauma and Critical Care Neurosurgery

Objective: To treat acute neurological injuries caused by trauma, as well as provide critical care for patients with severe brain or spinal injuries.

Examples: Surgical management of traumatic brain injury (TBI), subdural hematomas, and spinal fractures. Intensive care for neurotrauma patients.

Pediatric Neurosurgery

Objective: To address neurological conditions in children, including congenital defects and pediatric brain or spinal conditions.

Examples: Treatment of hydrocephalus, spina bifida, and pediatric brain tumors. Neurosurgical management of congenital anomalies.

Functional Neurosurgery

Objective: To treat movement disorders, chronic pain, and other functional neurological conditions using surgical interventions.

Examples: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy surgery, and spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain.

Vascular Neurosurgery

Objective: To manage conditions affecting the blood vessels of the brain and spine, including aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and stroke.

Examples: Surgery for cerebral aneurysms, carotid artery surgery, and endovascular techniques for treating vascular malformations.

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

Objective: To perform neurological surgeries using advanced, minimally invasive techniques to reduce recovery time and improve outcomes.

Examples: Endoscopic spinal surgery, keyhole brain surgery, and percutaneous procedures for spinal tumors.

Neuro-oncology

Objective: To treat cancers affecting the brain and spine, including both primary and metastatic tumors.

Examples: Surgical resection of glioblastomas, brain metastases, and spinal cord tumors.

Epilepsy Surgery

Objective: To surgically treat patients with epilepsy who have not responded to medication.

Examples: Temporal lobectomy for intractable epilepsy and cortical resection for seizure focus removal.

Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Objective: To treat conditions affecting the peripheral nervous system, including nerve compression or damage.

Examples: Carpal tunnel release, treatment of brachial plexus injuries, and nerve grafts.