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.
