Specialists in rare and intricate neurological surgery
MQ Health's Neurosurgeons are experts in neurovascular surgical procedures which are performed using miniaturised instruments and a microscope — a procedure known as microsurgery.
Our surgeons perform more than 100 neurovascular surgical procedures annually. We are recognised internationally for our expertise in treating:
- aneurysms of the brain
- vascular malformations of the brain and spine
- vascular stenosis or blockage
- stroke prevention surgery or bypass surgery.
Our operating facilities and equipment are world-class.
Our patients receive a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary care approach, as well as ongoing treatment and support following their surgery. Neurovascular surgery is very intricate and some procedures can take many hours.
Research
Some of our current research projects include:
- outcomes for bypass surgery in intracranial occlusive disease
- ongoing clinical projects — retrospective in many cases
- thrombotic occlusion of brain arteriovenous malformations (brain AVMs) using vascular targeting. Currently, the only effective way to treat these are through surgery or Gamma Knife, but not all patients can have these treatments. We are working on a process in which the Gamma Knife is used to change the characteristics of the vessels before treatment. Animal models have shown promising results and we are now investigating clinical trials.
Training
Our fellowship position, where a fully trained neurosurgeon works with us for a year or two to develop specialty skills in vascular neurosurgery, is highly sought after around the world. In the last ten years we have welcomed fellows from the USA, Switzerland, Norway, Spain and India.
A key advantage of our training is that, because we perform so many surgeries, people who come to train with us will develop specialty skills and knowledge in the management of cases they would not see anywhere else.
Treatments for specific conditions
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