Department of Neurosurgery | BAMTH
Overview
The Department of Neurosurgery at BAMTH handles surgical conditions of the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system. Working in close collaboration with Neurology, Radiology and Anaesthesia, our neurosurgical team performs complex, high-stakes procedures with precision and care.
Surgical Services
- Craniotomy for brain tumours, haematomas and abscesses
- Surgery for traumatic brain injury — acute subdural and extradural haematoma evacuation
- VP shunt placement for hydrocephalus
- Spinal surgery — discectomy, laminectomy, spinal decompression and fixation
- Surgery for spinal cord tumors
- Peripheral nerve surgery — carpal tunnel release, ulnar nerve transposition
- Surgery for trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve conditions
- Congenital neurosurgical conditions — myelomeningocoele, encephalocoele
- Skull fracture repair
Emergency Neurosurgery
The department maintains 24/7 availability for emergency neurosurgical cases including head trauma, acute spinal cord compression, and spontaneous intracranial haemorrhage.