Conditions and treatment
Our leading specialists in neurology,
neurosurgery, and neurophysiology work closely together to
provide a comprehensive, integrated approach to patient
care.
Our interventional neuro-radiologists play a
key role in the management of certain patients with coiling of
aneurysms and embolisation of arterio-venous malformations and
vascular tumours.
Spinal disorders such as spinal pain, spinal
cord dysfunction and scoliosis are managed by the neuroscience
team in conjunction with our specialist Orthopaedic Surgeons and
rehabilitation service within the Neuroscience Centre.
Neurosurgery
Surgery is performed by a team of
internationally renowned neurosurgeons. The kind of surgeries routinely
performed include:
Craniotomy
Craniotomies involves the surgical opening of
the skull for the purpose of gaining access to the brain.
Craniotomies are for the removal of benign and malignant
tumours such as acoustic neuromas, meningiomas
and gliomas. A craniotomy might also be used for the
treatment of intra-cranial aneurysms and arterio-venous
malformations.
Transphenoidal hypophysectomy
Transphenoidal hypophysectomy
involves the removal of pituitary tumours utilising a nasal
approach. Our endocrinology specialists are closely involved in
the management of this condition.
Spinal surgery
Neurosurgeons routinely perform spinal surgery
for conditions such as: prolapsed intervertebral disc (slipped
disc), spinal tumours and abscesses. Spinal neurosurgery is
also involved in stabilising the spine by fusing the bones in the
neck (cervical fusion) or lumbar spine. Where appropriate our
surgeons utilise the latest microsurgical techniques.
Gamma Knife Surgery
The addition of the latest Gamma Knife
Perfexion, has given a new dimension to the treatment of brain and
neck lesions and arterio-venous malformations. With this
revolutionary development, treatment can be performed without
opening the skull.
For detailed information on Gamma Knife
Surgery and the Bupa Cromwell Hospital Gamma Knife Centre we
suggest you visit our Gamma
Knife website.