Neurosurgery is one of the most sophisticated and highly skilled practices in medicine. Neurosurgeons provide evaluation, treatment, and follow-up care for patients. 

Specialized techniques used by neurosurgeons include:

• Craniotomy
• Awake craniotomy
• Brain brachytherapy
• Catheter-based treatment
• Gamma knife surgery
• Image-guided surgery
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Carotid endarectomy

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) provides an alternative to traditional surgical procedures. We are always looking for ways to maximize patient comfort and safety. Developing minimally invasive programs is one way of achieving our goal.

Traditional surgery often involves long incisions and extended recovery times. The rise in use and development of minimally invasive techniques brings increased benefits to patients through:

• Less blood loss
• Reduced need for blood transfusion
• Less pain
• Shorter hospital stays
• Quicker recovery times
• Minimal scarring

MIS involves the use of an endoscope, a thin, telescope-like instrument that is inserted through a small opening or incision. A small camera about the size of a dime is attached to the end of the endoscope, providing surgeons with a close-up view via television screen. Small surgical instruments are inserted through other incisions. Because incisions are kept small, large muscle retraction and scarring are minimal. MIS is available at many of our locations. Discuss your surgical treatment options with your physician.