The Department of Neurosurgery at Travancore Medicity is a beacon of advanced care in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and cerebrovascular systems. Our team comprises highly skilled neurosurgeons, neuro-nurses, physiotherapists, and dedicated supporting staff. Using the latest advancements in technology and surgical techniques, we strive to deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs and focus on improving outcomes and enhancing the quality of life. At Travancore Medicity, we ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care and collaborate closely with Neurologist, Neuro-radiologist, Neuro-oncologist, Neuro-pathologist, Neuro Intensivist and Rehabilitation Medicine. The department’s scope of practice encompasses a wide range of conditions including brain and spine tumors, traumatic brain and spine injuries, congenital anomalies of the brain and spine, epilepsy and movement disorders, cerebrovascular diseases, and pediatric neurological diseases. With a focus on precision and innovation, the neuro-surgery department is equipped with the latest surgical microscope to perform minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques in handling complex and advanced cranial and spinal cases. The department has a designated NEURO-OT, 14 Bed Neurosurgical ICU with qualified doctors and nurses round the clock. We strive to provide not just treatment, but compassionate and holistic care that encompasses every aspect of the patient’s journey towards neurological wellness.
FACILITIES OFFERED
- Traumatic Brain and Spine Injuries – EDH, SDH, SAH, Fractures and Contusions, Atlantoaxial dislocations, and spinal fractures.
- Tumors of the brain and spine – Gliomas, Meningiomas, Schwannomas, intraventricular tumors, cystic lesions of the brain and spine. Skull base tumors – pituitary adenoma, craniopharyngioma, chordomas, germinomas.
- Vascular lesions of the Brain and Spine – Aneurysms, Arteriovenous Malformations, Cavernomas and Dural Venous Malformation.
- Paediatric Pathologies – Primary craniospinal anomalies like Chiari malformation, Meningomylelocele repair, developmental defects, tethered cord.
- Degenerative diseases of the cervical, dorsal, and lumbosacral Spine – Spondylosis, Disc Prolapse, Canal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis.
- Stroke/CVA Interventional Management – thrombolysis and embolectomy- Surgical Intervention- decompressive craniectomy.
- Surgical management of chronic subdural hematoma.
- CSF diversion procedures– ventriculoperitoneal shunt, ventriculoatrial shunt, thecoperitoneal shunt, Programmable shunts for NPH, Endoscopic third ventriculostomy.
- Infections of the brain and spine – Skull base osteomyelitis, Meningitis and abscess, other infections- tubercular, parasitic and fungal.
- Pain relief procedures– Carpal tunnel release surgery, Ulnar nerve release surgery, foraminal and facetal blocks.
- Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) – Diagnostic and therapeutic for vascular malformations.