Neurosurgery at Karolinska University Hospital

Neurosurgery provides specialized surgical care for conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and related neurological structures. Neurosurgical treatment may include advanced evaluation, minimally invasive procedures, brain surgery, spinal procedures, tumor treatment and management of complex neurological conditions according to the patient's diagnosis.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost of neurosurgery varies according to the type and complexity of the neurological condition, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedure, anesthesia, hospitalization, intensive monitoring, rehabilitation and follow-up requirements. A personalized cost estimate can be provided after specialist assessment.

Complete Description

What Is Neurosurgery?

Neurosurgery is a specialized medical field focused on the surgical diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the:

• Brain

• Spinal cord

• Peripheral nerves

• Skull

• Spine

• Supporting neurological structures

Surgery is considered when it is clinically appropriate for the individual condition.

Who May Need Neurosurgery?

Neurosurgical evaluation may be appropriate for patients with:

• Brain tumors

• Spinal disorders

• Spinal cord conditions

• Certain vascular neurological conditions

• Drug-resistant epilepsy

• Hydrocephalus

• Nerve compression

• Complex neurological disorders

• Other conditions requiring surgical assessment

Neurosurgical Consultation and Evaluation

Assessment may include:

• Detailed medical history

• Neurological examination

• MRI

• CT scan

• Laboratory investigations

• Review of previous treatment

• Review of previous imaging

• Surgical risk assessment

The recommended treatment depends on the diagnosis and clinical findings.

Brain Neurosurgery

Brain neurosurgery may be considered for selected conditions including:

• Brain tumors

• Hydrocephalus

• Certain vascular abnormalities

• Epilepsy

• Structural brain disorders

• Other complex neurological conditions

The surgical technique depends on the specific condition and location.

Spinal Neurosurgery

Neurosurgical care may also address conditions affecting the spine and spinal cord.

Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may involve:

• Spinal decompression

• Treatment of spinal tumors

• Spinal cord procedures

• Management of nerve compression

• Complex spinal surgery

Brain Tumor Neurosurgery

Selected brain tumors may require neurosurgical intervention.

Surgical objectives may include:

• Tumor removal

• Tumor biopsy

• Reduction of pressure

• Obtaining tissue for diagnosis

• Supporting further cancer treatment

The extent of surgery depends on tumor characteristics and its relationship with critical brain structures.

Epilepsy Neurosurgery

Selected patients with drug-resistant epilepsy may undergo specialized neurosurgical assessment.

Evaluation may include:

• Video EEG monitoring

• Brain MRI

• Neurological assessment

• Seizure evaluation

• Multidisciplinary treatment planning

Surgery is considered only when appropriate for the patient's condition.

Neurovascular Neurosurgery

Certain vascular conditions affecting the brain may require specialized neurosurgical or endovascular evaluation.

Assessment may include:

• CT angiography

• MR angiography

• Cerebral vascular imaging

• Neurological examination

• Specialist treatment planning

Hydrocephalus Treatment

Patients with hydrocephalus may require neurosurgical assessment when cerebrospinal-fluid accumulation causes neurological symptoms or increased pressure.

Treatment may involve procedures designed to improve cerebrospinal-fluid drainage when clinically appropriate.

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

Selected neurological conditions may be treated using minimally invasive surgical techniques.

Potential benefits may include:

• Smaller surgical access

• Reduced tissue disruption

• More targeted treatment

• Potentially shorter recovery in appropriate cases

The appropriate technique depends on the diagnosis and individual anatomy.

Complex Neurosurgical Care

Complex neurological conditions may require collaboration between:

• Neurosurgeons

• Neurologists

• Neuroradiologists

• Oncologists

• Radiation specialists

• Rehabilitation professionals

• Other medical specialists

This multidisciplinary approach supports comprehensive treatment planning.

Preoperative Assessment

Before neurosurgery, patients may undergo:

• Neurological examination

• Brain or spinal imaging

• Blood tests

• Anesthesia assessment

• Medication review

• Cardiovascular evaluation when appropriate

• Surgical planning

The exact assessment depends on the planned procedure.

Postoperative Neurosurgical Care

Following surgery, patients may require monitoring of:

• Neurological function

• Consciousness

• Movement

• Sensation

• Speech

• Vision

• Pain

• Surgical site

• Imaging findings

The level of postoperative care depends on the procedure and patient's condition.

Neurosurgical Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation may be recommended following complex neurosurgical procedures.

It may support:

• Mobility

• Strength

• Balance

• Coordination

• Speech

• Cognitive function

• Daily activities

Rehabilitation requirements vary between patients.

Long-Term Neurosurgical Follow-Up

Follow-up may include:

• Neurological examinations

• MRI or CT

• Monitoring of treatment results

• Medication management

• Rehabilitation

• Monitoring for recurrence

• Additional specialist consultations

Neurosurgery Second Opinion

Patients may seek a neurosurgery second opinion regarding:

• Proposed surgery

• Brain or spinal tumor treatment

• Surgical risks

• MRI or CT findings

• Previous neurosurgery

• Epilepsy surgery

• Spinal procedures

• Alternative treatment options

Relevant medical records and imaging can be reviewed by specialists.

International Patient Neurosurgery

International patients seeking neurosurgical care in Sweden should provide relevant medical documentation whenever available.

Useful records may include:

• MRI or CT scans

• Radiology reports

• Neurology reports

• Neurosurgical reports

• Pathology reports

• EEG results

• Previous surgical records

• Medication list

• Laboratory results

Complete documentation can help specialists assess the condition and determine an appropriate treatment pathway.

Benefits of Specialized Neurosurgery

Specialized neurosurgical care may help:

• Evaluate complex neurological conditions

• Treat selected brain disorders

• Treat spinal and spinal-cord conditions

• Manage selected brain tumors

• Evaluate epilepsy surgery

• Treat certain neurovascular conditions

• Address hydrocephalus

• Provide complex surgical planning

• Support postoperative rehabilitation

• Provide specialist second opinions

Why Choose Karolinska University Hospital for Neurosurgery?

Karolinska University Hospital is a major university hospital in Sweden providing specialized neurological and neurosurgical services.

Patients requiring complex neurosurgical evaluation may be assessed through relevant neurosurgical and multidisciplinary specialist services according to their diagnosis, medical needs and eligibility.

The specific surgical approach depends on specialist assessment.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

The total cost depends on the neurological condition and the type and complexity of neurosurgical treatment required.

Potential costs may include:

• Neurosurgical consultation

• MRI or CT

• Preoperative investigations

• Anesthesia

• Neurosurgical procedure

• Pathology

• Intensive monitoring

• Hospitalization

• Rehabilitation

• Follow-up imaging

• Postoperative care

A personalized cost estimate can be requested following specialist assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What conditions are treated by neurosurgery?

Neurosurgery may treat selected conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, spine, peripheral nerves and related neurological structures.

2. Does neurosurgery always require an operation?

No. A neurosurgical consultation first determines whether surgery is appropriate or whether another treatment approach may be more suitable.

3. What tests may be needed before neurosurgery?

Depending on the condition, assessment may include MRI, CT, neurological examination, laboratory testing and other specialized investigations.

4. Can I get a neurosurgery second opinion in Sweden?

Patients may request specialist review of their diagnosis, imaging and proposed surgical treatment, subject to applicable hospital requirements.

5. Can international patients receive neurosurgical care in Sweden?

International patients may request specialist assessment and treatment subject to applicable hospital processes, medical requirements, eligibility and program availability.

Product Details

Product Name: Neurosurgery

Hospital: Karolinska University Hospital

Brand: Karolinska University Hospital

Country: Sweden

Specialty: Neurology & Neurosurgery

Service Type: Neurosurgery

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Subject to applicable eligibility and program requirements

Location: Stockholm, Sweden