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What a neurosurgeon does

A neurosurgeon is a surgeon who treats diseases and injuries of the brain, spinal cord and nerves. After MBBS and an MS in General Surgery, training is an MCh or DNB in Neurosurgery, or a direct six-year MCh programme. Neurosurgeons often work with neurologists, who treat nervous system diseases with medicines.

Conditions treated

• Brain tumours, brain haemorrhage, aneurysms and head injury.
• Hydrocephalus (fluid build-up in the brain) and brain infections such as abscess.
• Slipped (herniated) disc, sciatica, spinal stenosis and spinal tumours.
• Spinal injury, spine deformity and nerve compression such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Epilepsy surgery and surgery for movement disorders in selected patients.

Head injury with drowsiness, vomiting or seizure, or sudden severe headache, needs emergency care. Back pain with leg weakness or loss of bladder or bowel control is also an emergency.

Tests

Diagnosis uses a neurological examination with an MRI or CT scan, angiography, nerve studies and sometimes a biopsy. Pre-operative tests include CBC, clotting profile, blood sugar, kidney function and an ECG. Many back problems, including most slipped discs, improve without surgery through physiotherapy, medicines and activity changes.

Surgery and recovery

Modern techniques include microsurgery, endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery, neuronavigation and, for some tumours, radiosurgery. Recovery depends on the condition and may involve rehabilitation. Ask about the goals, risks, alternatives and expected recovery before agreeing to surgery.

Costs and choosing

Consultation fees commonly range from about ₹800 to ₹2,500 and may vary; surgical costs vary widely with procedure, hospital and implants. Choose an MCh/DNB neurosurgeon with experience in your condition at a hospital with neuro-ICU, CT/MRI and 24-hour emergency, and consider a second opinion for non-urgent surgery. Compare neurosurgeons and book on Lab Dekho.

Trusted References

This guide is original content informed by recognised medical and public-health sources. For further reading:

• NABH – hospital accreditation standards
• NABL – laboratory accreditation
• Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
• Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
• Mayo Clinic – Patient care & health information
• Cleveland Clinic – Health Library
• WebMD – Health A–Z

Disclaimer: This guide is for general information and does not replace advice from a qualified doctor. Costs and fees are approximate and vary by provider. Institution names are given for orientation only; check current services and timings directly. In an emergency, call 108 or 112.