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What is Gamma Knife and how does it work?

By Mr George Samandouras
09.03.23
Neurosurgery

What is Gamma Knife and how does it work?

What exactly is Gamma Knife, and is it suitable for everyone? On hand to answer these questions and more is esteemed consultant neurosurgeon, Mr George Samandouras.

By Mr Alireza Shoakazemi
01.03.23
Neurosurgery

What are the symptoms of a skull base meningioma?

Although generally non-cancerous, treatment is required to prevent skull base meningiomas from growing bigger and affecting important parts of the brain. Here, Mr Alireza Shoakazemi, renowned consultant neurosurgeon, provides an expert insight into skull base meningiomas, including symptoms and treatment.

By Mr Dan Plev
20.01.23
Neurosurgery

When does back pain require surgery?

Most people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, and it can range from moderate to severe. In his latest article, leading London-based neurosurgeon Mr Dan Plev explains what can cause back pain, as well as the most effective treatments for the pain, such as physiotherapy or surgery.

By Mr Ramez Ibrahim
09.12.22
Neurosurgery

Gamma Knife radiosurgery: The advantages of radiation treatment for brain conditions

Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a highly specialised, non-invasive treatment that treats lesions in the brain, preserving the majority of healthy brain tissue. Here to provide an expert insight into Gamma Knife radiosurgery is Mr Ramez Ibrahim, renowned consultant neurosurgeon at Thornbury Radiosurgery Centre.

By Mr Patrick Grover
25.10.22
Neurosurgery

What is a cavernoma and how is it treated?

Mr Patrick Grover is a leading London-based consultant neurosurgeon with over 10 years of experience. In his latest article, Mr Grover offers his expert insight into cavernomas, explaining their symptoms and treatment options among other points.

By Mr Ramez Ibrahim
21.09.22
Neurosurgery

An expert’s guide to acoustic neuroma

Acoustic neuroma, also known as vestibular schwannoma, is a type of benign tumour that can lead to serious complications if it is not quickly diagnosed and treated. In order to raise awareness this National Acoustic Neuroma Month, highly esteemed consultant neurosurgeon Mr Ramez Ibrahim tells us all about this condition.

By Mr Jonathan Hyam
13.09.22
Neurosurgery

Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery: an in-depth look into treatment for trigeminal neuralgia

Despite its name, Gamma Knife isn't a knife, it is a form of radiation therapy. In our latest article, London-based leading consultant neurosurgeon Mr Jonahtna Hytam shares his expertise on the use of Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery to treat trigeminal neuralgia.

Is a vestibular schwannoma a brain tumour?

By Mr Alireza Shoakazemi
02.09.22
Neurosurgery

Is a vestibular schwannoma a brain tumour?

In one of our latest articles here, highly revered London-based consultant neurosurgeon, Mr Alireza Shoakazemi, tells us what vestibular schwannomas are, whether or not they are brain tumours, what causes them, and what the related early warning signs to watch out for are.

A picture of a woman with lighting emphasising her spine

By Mr Alex Torrie
21.07.22
Neurosurgery

Decompression surgery to treat compressed spinal nerves

"Spinal decompression surgery is a common and routine spinal operation conducted globally. It involves removing pressure from the nerves in the spine, anywhere from the base of your head to your pelvis." Leading consultant spinal surgeon based in Cheltenham and Gloucester, Mr Alex Torrie talks about spinal decompression surgery; why it is done, what tests are done to diagnose a compressed nerve, and whether this compression can correct itself.

A picture of a man holding his face in pain

By Mr Jonathan Hyam
12.07.22
Neurosurgery

Facing the pain: trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is a severe and sudden pain experienced in the face. Highly-revered consultant neurosurgeon Mr Jonathan Hyam explains the condition trigeminal neuralgia. The consultant, who is based in London, looks at its causes and triggers and discusses how it can be treated medically and surgically with microvascular decompression or Gamma Knife.

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