Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurosurgery specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of surgical disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems. It primarily employs surgical procedures and minimally invasive interventional techniques to manage structural lesions of the cranium, brain, spinal cord, and cranial nerves. Working closely with the hospital’s Center for Cerebrovascular and Neurological Disorders and the Department of Neurology, the department conducts multidisciplinary collaborative care, providing patients with neurological conditions with integrated medical services that span preoperative assessment, surgical intervention, and postoperative rehabilitation. The department’s scope of practice encompasses a wide range of cerebrovascular diseases, including cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, carotid artery stenosis, and surgical management of intracerebral hemorrhage; intracranial and spinal tumors, such as gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary adenomas, brainstem tumors, and spinal cord tumors; functional neurological disorders, including trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and refractory epilepsy; and various traumatic brain injuries, including cerebral contusions and lacerations, intracranial hematomas, and skull fractures. In addition, the department addresses hydrocephalus, sequelae of intracranial infections, and compressive lesions of the spine and spinal cord, offering a variety of therapeutic options, including craniotomy, neuromicrosurgery, and minimally invasive cerebrovascular interventions.

The department leverages the hospital’s state-of-the-art imaging equipment, including MRI, CT, DSA digital subtraction angiography, and AI‑based image‑diagnostic systems, to achieve precise lesion localization. For high‑risk cerebrovascular conditions such as cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, patients can undergo minimally invasive endovascular intervention or microsurgical craniotomy to eliminate the risk of hemorrhage. In cases of brain tumors, the goal is to maximize tumor resection while preserving critical neurological functions, thereby minimizing postoperative deficits in motor skills, speech, and other domains. For acute traumatic brain injuries, the department provides rapid emergency management of intracranial hematomas, relieving pressure on brain tissue and saving lives. For functional disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, microvascular decompression surgery is performed to alleviate debilitating pain.

The department places great emphasis on perioperative safety management. Prior to surgery, a comprehensive multidisciplinary assessment is conducted in collaboration with the Departments of Neurology, Anesthesiology, and Critical Care Medicine, with particular attention paid to elderly patients and those with multiple comorbidities to thoroughly evaluate their surgical tolerance. Postoperatively, meticulous monitoring is maintained to promptly prevent and manage complications such as cerebral edema and intracranial infections; once the patient’s condition stabilizes, seamless transition to the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine for neurological rehabilitation is ensured. In addition, long-term postoperative follow-up is carried out to track the recovery of neurological function. Should symptoms such as severe headache and vomiting, hemiparesis, recurrent seizures, intractable facial pain, or altered consciousness following head trauma occur, prompt referral to the Department of Neurosurgery for evaluation is essential to determine whether surgical intervention is indicated.