Neurosurgery is a highly specialized medical discipline dedicated to the diagnosis and surgical treatment of disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and spine. It plays a vital role in the management of complex conditions that affect quality of life and are sometimes life-threatening. This specialty combines scientific rigor, high technical precision, and technological innovation.
Our Mission
The mission of neurosurgery is to provide an appropriate, effective, and safe response to patients facing diseases of the central nervous system and the spine. Each treatment is part of a comprehensive care approach, in which safety, precision, and personalized care are central. The neurosurgery teams collaborate with numerous other medical and allied health specialties to ensure integrated care focused on the patient’s recovery.
What We Do for You
Neurosurgery covers a wide range of treatments, from various brain tumors to degenerative diseases of the spine, including disorders of cerebrospinal fluid circulation, as well as trauma to the skull and spine.
In this context, our goal is always to offer the most appropriate and safest approach, whether it involves traditional surgery, a minimally invasive technique, or stereotactic radiosurgery. Neurosurgery benefits from state-of-the-art technologies, including the use of intraoperative CT (O-ARM), neuronavigation, intraoperative neuromonitoring, 5-ALA fluorescence, and endoscopy.
We are available to discuss your specific case and, if necessary, refer you to another appropriate specialist should the situation require it.
Conditions Treated
Among the main conditions are:
Tumors of the brain, meninges, and skull base
Spinal disorders:
Examples:
- Nerve and meningeal tumors such as meningiomas, schwannomas, ependymomas, etc.
- Bone tumors and metastases
- Degenerative disorders such as lumbar spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, deformities, etc.
- Lumbar, thoracic, or cervical disc herniation
- Myelopathy
- Disorders of the craniocervical junction
- Head injuries, particularly subdural, epidural, and intraparenchymal hematomas, or contusions.
- Spinal injuries, including unstable, deforming, and osteoporotic fractures
- Certain vascular conditions, such as cavernomas and hemangioblastomas.
- Abnormalities in Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow
Examples:
Hydrocephalus, including normal-pressure hydrocephalus
Cerebrospinal fluid leaks/intracranial hypotension
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Chiari Malformations
- Infectious Diseases of the Skull and Spine
Examples: Spondylodiscitis, epidural abscess, …
The Care Process
Neurosurgical care is based on a step-by-step, personalized approach. Following an initial specialized consultation, advanced imaging studies (MRI, CT scan, angiography) and functional tests are performed to refine the diagnosis and determine the best treatment strategy. When surgery is indicated, the procedure is planned in collaboration with the various specialties involved. Intensive care monitoring is sometimes required. Postoperative follow-up is provided in close collaboration with the rehabilitation and supportive care teams.
We also provide immediate care for neurosurgical conditions diagnosed or referred to the emergency department.
When should I make an appointment?
A neurosurgery consultation is necessary when a tumor or other major abnormality of the nervous system is discovered.
Pronounced neurological signs such as unusual headaches, loss of strength, sensory disturbances, seizures, or severe spinal pain warrant prompt contact with your doctor.
We are available 24 hours a day through the emergency department at Hôpital de La Tour. Your doctor can also request to speak with us directly through the Hôpital de La Tour call center.
The Benefits of Hôpital de la Tour
Hôpital de La Tour stands out for its patient-centered approach, where medical expertise is supported by modern infrastructure and close interdisciplinary collaboration. The hospital’s 24-hour emergency department and intensive and continuous care units ensure a high level of safety, even in the most complex situations. The hospital also features a state-of-the-art technological environment, giving neurosurgeons access to the most advanced tools in imaging, navigation, and minimally invasive surgery.
Related Specialties/Multidisciplinary Approach
Neurosurgery is closely linked to other medical disciplines involved in the patient’s care pathway:
- Oncology Department
- Radiation Oncology Department & NeuroKnife Center
- Anesthesiology
- Neurology Department
- Orthopedics Department
- Intensive Care
- Emergency Department
- ENT
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Ophthalmology
- Internal Medicine and General Practice
- Radiology, Neuroradiology, Nuclear Medicine
- Pain Clinic
- Physical Therapy Center
- Sports Medicine
- Plastic Surgery
- …