FAQ's

Neurosurgery is the surgical care of the brain and spinal cord. Neurosurgeons specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of the entire nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, skull, and spine (bony vertebral column). This includes many diseases and injuries of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves such as:

• Cerebral haemorrhages
• Cerebrovascular conditions including aneurysms and vascular malformations
• Brain and spinal cord tumors
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal surgeries including laminectomies and fusions

If your doctor has conducted an examination and determined that your symptoms have a neurological origin necessitating surgical intervention or treatment, consulting with a neurosurgeon may be recommended.

Dr. Prankul Singhal, a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon had over 12 years of professional experience, having completed more than 500+ brain surgeries and spine surgeries. His expertise spans various neurosurgical areas, including brain tumor surgeries, trauma surgeries, pituitary tumor surgeries, aneurysm surgeries, spine tumor surgeries, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (Epilepsy), Paediatric Neurosurgery and more.

During the initial visit, expect a comprehensive assessment by your neurosurgeon, including a full medical history, focused physical examination, and a review of any relevant imaging studies. Most neurosurgical conditions require prior imaging (e.g., MRI or CT) for accurate analysis and diagnosis for any brain or spine disorder.

Questions to consider include whether surgery is necessary, alternative treatment options, risks of treatment, and warning signs that might indicate the need for surgery

Spinal surgery is typically more urgent for patients at risk of losing neurologic function than for those with pain but no weakness. Non-surgical methods should be explored for managing back and leg pain before considering surgery.