Brain Surgery

Brain surgery covers the surgical treatment of the brain, the most critical organ of the central nervous system. Thanks to modern microsurgical techniques and advanced imaging methods, brain operations have become much safer.

Brain surgery (neurosurgery) is the medical discipline that covers the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the brain and surrounding structures. In the last 20 years, revolutionary advances have been made in the field of brain surgery thanks to technological developments. In particular, microsurgical techniques, neuronavigation systems, intraoperative imaging methods and advanced monitoring systems have significantly increased both the safety and success rates of operations.

The operating microscope used in modern brain surgery provides 10-40x magnified images of the surgical field, allowing work with millimetric precision. In this way, brain tissue and nerve structures are preserved and only the pathological area is focused on. Neuronavigation systems use pre-operative MR and CT images in real-time during surgery, allowing the surgeon to know exactly their position within the brain.

Brain surgery is applied in the treatment of many diseases such as brain tumors (benign and malignant), cerebrovascular diseases (aneurysm, AVM), brain hemorrhages, hydrocephalus (accumulation of brain fluid), epilepsy and movement disorders. The treatment plan is determined individually according to factors such as each patient's condition, tumor location, size and type.

Detailed imaging studies (MRI, CT, angiography), electrophysiological tests and neuropsychological evaluations are performed before surgery. During surgery, advanced techniques such as functional brain mapping, electrophysiological monitoring and awake craniotomy when necessary are used to preserve brain functions. Post-operative intensive care and coordinated follow-up process with neurology specialists are critical for successful recovery.