What Is a Laminectomy and When Is It PerformedA laminectomy is an operation that removes part or all of the lamina, the bony section at the back of a vertebra. The goal is to create more room for the…
How to prepare for a carotid endarterectomyA carotid endarterectomy is a vascular operation designed to remove atherosclerotic plaque from the inner lining of the carotid artery, the major vessel that…
Understanding Hydrocephalus and Shunt PlacementHydrocephalus is a neurological condition characterised by an abnormal build-up of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain. This fluid normally…
How Imaging Guides Brain Tumour Surgery PlanningBrain tumour surgery begins long before a patient enters the operating theatre. Modern imaging helps the neurosurgical team identify the tumour’s location,…
How Neurosurgeons Treat Arteriovenous MalformationsArteriovenous malformations rank among the most intricate vascular abnormalities that neurosurgeons manage. These tangled webs of arteries and veins form…
Early Signs of a Pituitary TumourPituitary tumours develop in the small gland at the base of the brain that helps regulate growth, thyroid activity, reproduction, adrenal function and water…