Brain Tumors

It is the diagnosis and surgical treatment of benign or malignant masses originating from brain tissue.

• Glial tumor and glioblastoma
• Meningioma and pituitary tumors
• Metastatic (disseminated) brain tumors
• Evaluation of intracranial pressure and neurological findings

Cerebrovascular Diseases

It is the treatment of structural disorders and hemorrhages in the cerebral vessels.

• Brain hemorrhage and clot evacuation
• Aneurysm (vascular ballooning) repair
• AVM (arteriovenous malformation) treatment
• Post-stroke surgical intervention

Spine and Herniated Disc

It is the treatment of surgical diseases involving the spine, discs and nerve roots.

• Cervical and lumbar disc herniation
• Spinal canal narrowing (spinal stenosis)
• Slippage (spondylolisthesis) and spinal curvatures
• Leg pain and loss of strength caused by the lower back

Spinal Cord and Nerve Surgery

It is the treatment of conditions involving the spinal canal and peripheral nerves.

• Hydrocephalus (fluid accumulation in the brain) and shunt procedures
• Spina bifida and congenital spinal cord problems
• Nerve entrapment and carpal tunnel surgery
• Spinal cord tumors

Functional Neurosurgery

It is the treatment of functional disorders of the nervous system with surgical methods.

• Parkinson's disease and tremor surgery
• Epilepsy surgery (seizure focus removal)
• Trigeminal neuralgia (facial pain) treatment
• Stimulator applications for chronic pain

Head and Spine Trauma

It is the emergency and elective treatment of head and spine injuries due to accidents and falls.

• Head trauma and epidural/subdural hematoma
• Spinal fractures and stabilization
• Control of brain tissue pressure
• Post-trauma follow-up and rehabilitation guidance

When Should You See a Neurosurgeon?

• Sudden-onset severe headache and vomiting
• Impaired vision, speech or balance
• Weakness, numbness on one side (sign of stroke)
• Persistent neck and lower back pain, leg pain
• Uncontrolled tremor (suspected Parkinson's)
• Surgical evaluation in patients with a history of stroke
• Enlarged head circumference or hydrocephalus in children

Diagnosis and Treatment Process

In every patient, the neurosurgeon proceeds with the following steps:

1. Neurological examination: Evaluation of nervous system functions
2. Görüntüleme: MR, BT ve anjiyo ile yapısal inceleme
3. Diagnosis: Clarification of tumor, hemorrhage or spinal problem
4. Surgical planning: Determination of risks, approach and alternatives
5. Surgery: Safe intervention with microsurgery and neuromonitoring
6. Follow-up: Intensive care and regular follow-up afterwards

Why Özel Trakya Hospital Brain and Neurosurgery

• Comprehensive service with expert neurosurgeons
• Advanced imaging with MRI, CT and angiography
• Advanced surgery with 2 operating rooms
• Adult and Neonatal Intensive Care support
• 24/7 emergency intervention for stroke and trauma
• Multidisciplinary approach with neurology and physical therapy