The following is a list of neurosurgical operations commonly performed.  They give general information only and do not take the place of a detailed consultation with the neurosurgeon. For more information, please contact us at the VBSC

Brain Tumours
Craniotomy & Excision of Malignant Brain Tumour
Craniotomy & Excision of Benign Brain
Tumour
Craniotomy & Excision of Acoustic Neuroma
Trans-sphenoidal Excision of Pituitary
Tumour

Brain Cysts
Surgical treatment of Colloid Cyst
Surgical treatment of Arachnoid Cyst

Spinal Tumours

Acute & Degenerative Spinal Conditions
Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
Cervical Laminectomy
Thoracic Discectomy
Lumbar Discectomy
Lumbar Laminectomy
Lumbar Fusion

Epilepsy Surgery

Neurosurgical Infections
Surgical Treatment of Brain Abscess
Laminectomy and Evacuation of Epidural Abscess

Neurovascular Conditions
Craniotomy and Clipping of Cerebral Aneurysm
Craniotomy & Resection of AVM
Craniotomy & Resection of Cavernous Angioma

Pain
Microvascular Decompression of Trigeminal Nerve

Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Carpal Tunnel Release
Ulnar Nerve Neurolysis
Release of Common Peroneal Nerve

Traumatic Head Injury
Craniotomy & Evacuation of Extradural Haematoma
Craniotomy & Evacuation of Subdural Haematoma
Elevation of Skull Fracture

Congenital
Posterior Fossa Decompression of Arnold Chiari Malformation

Hydrocephalus
Insertion of V/P Shunt