Neurosurgery

Overview

Mayo Clinic's neurosurgery departments have extensive experience and expertise in caring for patients with problems involving the head, spine, cerebrovascular system and peripheral nerves. The 18 neurosurgeons at the three Mayo Clinic locations perform more than 4,000 neurosurgical procedures each year. Among their special capabilities are:

• Computer-assisted stereotactic surgery and radiosurgery to accurately locate, remove or otherwise treat brain tumors
• Computer-assisted surgeries for spinal disorders including microscopic and endoscopic surgery
• Intracranial vascular surgery
• Carotid artery surgery and endovascular treatment
• Surgical treatment for epilepsy including vagal nerve stimulation
• Surgical treatment for movement disorders including Parkinson's disease
• Spinal tumors and vascular lesions
• Surgical treatment for trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm
• Surgery for pituitary tumors
• Multidisciplinary treatment of complex skull base tumors
• Multidisciplinary treatment of complex peripheral nerve disorders

Mayo neurosurgeons work closely with other specialists, especially Neurology, Neuro-oncology, Neuro-radiology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) and Endocrinology so that patients have access to a broad range of expertise. They are aided by highly skilled support staff and state-of-the-art technology and facilities.

Mayo Clinic neurosurgeons practice in an atmosphere of scientific inquiry, carefully analyzing their large-volume surgical practice for ways to improve.