Neurosurgery

The Neurosurgery department at Dar Al Shifa Hospital provides high standards of care to patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. A wide variety of surgeries, that ranges from minor procedures to major surgeries, are provided by our Neurosurgeons with a focus on providing personalized treatment. The team works closely with neurologists, radiologists, physiotherapists and other specialists to provide holistic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with neurosurgical disorders.  

Scope of Services:

Common conditions treated by our Neurosurgeons:

• Head and Spinal Injuries
• Neck and Back Pain
• Brain tumors (Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma) and other benign and malignant brain lesions  
• Aneurysms
• Degenerative Spine Injury (Herniated Disc and Stenosis)
• Cerebrovascular disorder (Intra-cranial hemorrhage and sub-arachnoid hemorrhage)
• CNS-Cranial and Spinal Infection (abscess, empyema, and other infections)
• Trigeminal Nerve and Vascular Lesions
• Epilepsy
• Stroke
• Disc Prolapse
• Cervical Spondylosis
• Kyphoscoliosis
• Neuropathy and Tendinopathy 

Common Neurosurgical Procedures:

• Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion
• Craniotomy
• Microdisectomy
• Lumbar and Cervical Decompression with Fusion
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Release
• Prolapse Disc Surgeries
• Facet, Nerve, Facial and Epidural Block
• Epidural Blood Patch
• Cranial and Peripheral Nerve Repair                  
• Paraspinal Muscle Injection
• Surgeries and interventions needed in intracranial hemorrhage and intracranial collections 
• Surgeries for head and skull trauma 
• All procedures and interventions needed in cases of neurological emergencies