About Neurosurgery at Smita Memorial Hospital
The Department of Neurosurgery at Smita Memorial Hospital provides exceptional, innovative and compassionate care for disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system. Skilled neurosurgeons manage a wide range of adult and paediatric conditions with precision, supported by modern technology and a multidisciplinary team.
Operations take place in a dedicated neurosurgical theatre equipped with a Carl Zeiss Tivato 700 operating microscope with full-HD recording, the Midas Rex MR8 high-speed drill system and a C-arm, followed by care in a 5-bed Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit with ventilators and multichannel invasive monitoring.
Neurosurgery treatments & services
Neurotrauma
All types of head and spine injuries, including decompressive craniotomy.
Neuro-oncology
Surgical management of brain and spinal cord tumours.
Cerebrovascular surgery
Aneurysms, AVMs, cerebral revascularisation and microvascular decompression.
Stroke surgery
Open and endoscopic procedures, including endoscopic evacuation of intracerebral haematoma.
Spine surgery
Instrumentation and reconstruction for spinal injury, degenerative disc disease, minimally invasive (keyhole) spine surgery, cranio-vertebral junction problems and syringomyelia.
Paediatric neurosurgery
Hydrocephalus (VP shunt, endoscopic third ventriculostomy), paediatric brain tumours, myelomeningocele and encephalocele.
Peripheral nerve surgery
Entrapment neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
Craniofacial surgery
Reconstructive and corrective surgery with a multidisciplinary team.
Facilities & technology
- Carl Zeiss Tivato 700 operating microscope with full-HD recording
- Midas Rex MR8 high-speed drill system
- Aesculap operating instruments
- Skanray C-arm
- Dedicated neurosurgical operation theatre
- 5-bed Neurosurgical ICU with ventilators and multichannel invasive monitoring
When should you see a surgeon?
Consider booking a consultation if you notice any of the following. This is general guidance, not a diagnosis.
- A head injury with vomiting, drowsiness or confusion (emergency)
- Back or neck pain spreading into the arm or leg with numbness or weakness
- A brain or spine tumour found on a scan
- Hand numbness and tingling at night (possible carpal tunnel syndrome)
- Enlarging head size or delayed milestones in an infant
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Neurosurgery — frequently asked questions
Do you perform keyhole spine surgery?
Yes. The department performs minimally invasive (keyhole) spine surgery, along with instrumented spine surgery for injuries and degenerative disc disease.
What happens after brain surgery?
Patients recover in the 5-bed Neurosurgical ICU, which provides intensive monitoring and post-operative care with ventilators and multichannel invasive monitors.
Can head injuries from accidents be treated at night?
Yes. The Emergency and Trauma Centre operates 24×7 with a trauma team that includes neurosurgery, backed by CT and MRI imaging.
Do you treat children with hydrocephalus?
Yes. Paediatric neurosurgery includes VP shunt surgery and endoscopic third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus.