Procedures
Cranial & spinal surgery, explained.
Each entry below describes who the procedure is for, how it is performed, and what recovery typically looks like. These pages are intended as a starting point — your treatment is decided together at the consultation.
cranial— 01 / 09Craniotomy
Temporary opening of the skull to access the brain.
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cranial— 02 / 09Craniectomy
Removal of a portion of skull to relieve pressure on the brain.
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cranial— 03 / 09Elevation of Depressed Skull Fractures
Lifting an inwardly displaced piece of skull off the brain.
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cranial— 04 / 09Ventriculo-Peritoneal Shunts
Diverting cerebrospinal fluid to relieve hydrocephalus.
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cranial— 05 / 09Stereotactic Brain Biopsy
Pinpoint sampling of a deep brain lesion for diagnosis.
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cranial— 06 / 09Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV)
A shunt-free alternative for selected hydrocephalus.
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spinal— 07 / 09Cervical Spine Surgery
Decompression and stabilisation of the neck.
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spinal— 08 / 09Thoracic Spine Surgery
Treating tumours, trauma and deformity of the mid-back.
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spinal— 09 / 09Lumbar Spine Surgery
Relieving back and leg pain from the lower spine.
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