Neurosurgery in Mumbai at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre

Neurosurgery is a specialised area of medicine that deals with disorders affecting the brain and spine.

Department of Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurosurgery at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, provides treatment for brain tumours, stroke and cerebrovascular disease, spinal cord disorders, movement disorders, paediatric neurosurgical disorders and peripheral nerve tumours.

The department’s team includes neurosurgeons, nurses and support staff. Minimally invasive techniques are used.

The department performs neurovascular surgeries. These include microsurgical excision or obliteration of a vascular lesion, and endovascular procedures using a DSA machine, such as coiling, stenting and embolization, for various cerebrovascular conditions.

The department works within a multidisciplinary hospital. Neuro-anaesthetists and intensivists are available round the clock to provide perioperative care. The hospital has a dedicated neurointensive care unit.

Brain tumour treatment

Treatment of brain tumours can include a combination of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy.

Functional neurosurgery

The department offers a Deep Brain Stimulation programme for Parkinson’s disease. Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre also has a Functional Neurosurgery Department dedicated to the functional neurosurgical domain. This covers movement disorder surgeries, epilepsy surgeries, and surgery for chronic pain and spasticity.

The Functional Neurosurgical Department offers a stereotactic and functional neurosurgical fellowship for post-MCh and DNB neurosurgical candidates.

Research

The department conducts research in functional neurosurgery and is involved in collaborative research with national and international organisations. Research areas include deep brain stimulation surgery, newer targets for deep brain stimulation surgery, and target accuracy during the performance of deep brain stimulation surgery.

FAQ’s

Q1. Which conditions does the Department of Neurosurgery treat?

The department provides treatment for brain tumours, stroke and cerebrovascular disease, spinal cord disorders, movement disorders, paediatric neurosurgical disorders and peripheral nerve tumours.

Q2. Does the hospital have a neurointensive care unit?

Yes. Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre has a dedicated neurointensive care unit.

Q3. Is perioperative care available round the clock?

Neuro-anaesthetists and intensivists are available round the clock to provide perioperative care.

Q4. Does the department offer Deep Brain Stimulation?

Yes. The department offers a Deep Brain Stimulation programme for Parkinson’s disease.

Q5. How can I book an appointment?

You can request an appointment online, request a video consultation, or call the appointment numbers listed below.