Neurosurgery
Neurosurgeons operate on the brain, spinal cord and nerves for tumours, bleeding, fluid problems, epilepsy, movement disorders and nerve compression. Many are planned operations; emergencies need the nearest hospital.
What this department covers
- Brain and pituitary tumours
- Hydrocephalus
- Epilepsy and movement-disorder surgery
- Facial pain (trigeminal neuralgia)
- Skull repair
Procedures and treatments (8)
Open any procedure to see how it usually works, what recovery involves, typical planning ranges and what to ask your doctor.
Craniotomy for brain tumour
A section of skull is opened to remove or biopsy a brain tumour, often with imaging or monitoring to protect important areas.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureDeep brain stimulation (DBS)
Thin electrodes placed in the brain, connected to a device under the skin, deliver pulses that reduce symptoms of certain movement disorders.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureEpilepsy surgery
Removal or disconnection of the brain area that triggers seizures, or placement of a device such as vagus nerve stimulation, after careful testing.
Read the planning guide Minimally invasive surgeryPituitary tumour surgery
A tumour at the base of the brain is removed through the nose using an endoscope, with no cut on the head.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureVentriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt
A thin tube drains excess brain fluid to the abdomen to treat hydrocephalus.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureMicrovascular decompression for facial pain
A tiny cushion is placed between a blood vessel and the facial nerve to treat trigeminal neuralgia.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureCranioplasty
A removed section of skull is replaced with the patient's own bone or an implant.
Read the planning guide Surgical procedureBrachial plexus and peripheral nerve surgery
Repair or reconstruction of damaged nerves of the arm or leg, sometimes with nerve transfers.
Read the planning guidePlanning points for neurosurgery
- MRI or CT discs are essential; many centres ask to review them before agreeing to a plan.
- Ask about the neurosurgeon's experience with your exact condition.
- Travel after brain surgery needs the surgeon's clearance.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Is surgery needed now, or can this be watched?
- What are my alternatives, including radiosurgery?
- What are the main risks for this location?
- What follow-up scans will I need, and where?
How planning with Prognova works
- A free planning callA non-medical conversation about what you are considering, your timing and practical questions.
- Doctor review of your recordsYou share your reports with a doctor, who tells you whether the care you have in mind is likely to be suitable.
- A written estimateAfter review you receive an itemised estimate. Nothing is charged until you accept it.
- Travel and stay planningWe get you a visa invitation letter from the hospital, and help with arrival, accommodation, local transport, language support and a companion's needs.
- Follow-up when you are homeWe help arrange records, check-ups and continuing care with your own doctor.
Prognova coordinates logistics and information. Doctors decide diagnosis and treatment. A department listed here does not mean a doctor or hospital is available for it today.