What is Neurocare Surgery?
Neurocare surgery involves surgical procedures that address disorders of the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. This specialized field requires a high degree of precision and expertise, as it deals with some of the most complex and delicate structures in the human body.
Who Performs Neurocare Surgery?
Neurocare surgeries are performed by
neurosurgeons, who are medical doctors specialized in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system. They undergo extensive training, including medical school, residency, and often additional fellowship training in specific areas of neurosurgery.
Craniotomy: A surgical operation in which a bone flap is temporarily removed from the skull to access the brain.
Spinal fusion: A procedure to join two or more vertebrae to eliminate motion between them.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS): A neurosurgical procedure involving the implantation of a medical device called a neurostimulator, which sends electrical impulses to specific targets in the brain.
Microdiscectomy: A minimally invasive procedure to remove a portion of a herniated disc that is pressing on a nerve root.
Endovascular coiling: A minimally invasive technique to treat cerebral aneurysms.
Preoperative evaluations: Including imaging studies like MRI and CT scans, blood tests, and other diagnostic procedures.
Meeting with the surgical team: To discuss the procedure, risks, benefits, and any alternatives.
Fasting: Patients are generally required to fast for several hours before surgery.
Medications: Instructions on which medications to continue or discontinue will be provided.
Hospital stay: Duration can range from a few days to several weeks.
Rehabilitation: Physical, occupational, or speech therapy may be needed to regain lost functions.
Follow-up appointments: Regular check-ins with the neurosurgeon to monitor progress and manage any complications.
Medications: Pain management and other medications as prescribed.
