Adult/Pediatric Neurosurgery
Diseases we treat in Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery
Our team of neurosurgical professionals specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of complex central nervous system conditions in both adults and children. These include:
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Surgical neuro-oncology
A subspecialty of neurosurgery dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of tumors affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, such as the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. It covers both benign and malignant tumors, actively working with a multidisciplinary team of clinical oncologists, diagnostic imaging specialists, and pathologists to better address these diseases.
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Malformations
congenital
Within pediatric neurosurgery, there are a large number of developmental disorders of the nervous system that are present from birth and require surgical correction. They can affect the brain, spinal cord, or skull, and vary in severity. Many of these require early diagnosis and specialized follow-up.
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Diseases
cerebrovascular
A subspecialty that includes conditions such as aneurysms and vascular malformations that can manifest as ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, resulting from impaired cerebral blood flow and the impact on the nervous system. These types of diseases require a multidisciplinary approach by neurologists, neurosurgeons, and interventional neuroradiologists.
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Skull base tumors
A subspecialty that treats tumors that develop at the base of the skull, near important nerve and vascular structures. Depending on their location, they can affect vision, hearing, balance, or facial movement. These tumors may require joint treatment by head and neck surgeons and even ear, nose, and throat (ENT) physicians for a comprehensive approach. In some cases, they can be treated with nasal endoscopic approaches, and in other cases, with microsurgery.
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Skull synostosis
Within pediatric neurosurgery, cranial malformations, which occur when the sutures (connections between the bones of the skull) close prematurely, can affect the shape of the head and, in some cases, brain development, requiring surgical treatment.
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Pituitary tumors
These tumors can affect the skull base. This gland, located at the base of the brain (sella turcica), regulates many hormonal functions. They can cause visual symptoms, headaches, and hormonal disturbances. In many cases, they require surgical treatment, which can usually be resolved by endonasal endoscopy in conjunction with ENT procedures.
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Acoustic neuroma
It is a benign tumor of the vestibulocochlear nerve, which connects the ear to the brain. It can cause hearing loss, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), and balance problems. It is one of the most common skull base tumors.
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Hydrocephalus
This disease is characterized by the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain, increasing intracranial pressure and affecting neurological development. It can occur in newborns, children, or older adults, and the causes can range from congenital malformations to tumors that affect cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulation. Depending on the cause, treatments may range from valve placement to endoscopic treatment.
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Epilepsy and movement disorders
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that manifests with seizures. Movement disorders include conditions such as tremors, tics, or involuntary movements, which affect motor control. In select cases, these patients may be eligible for surgical treatment, always under appropriate management by neurologists.
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Epilepsy and movement disorders
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that manifests with seizures. Movement disorders include conditions such as tremors, tics, or involuntary movements, which affect motor control. In select cases, these patients may be eligible for surgical treatment, always under appropriate management by neurologists.