Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital

Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital provides specialized surgical care for complex conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves and cerebrovascular system. Treatment may include brain and spine surgery, tumor surgery, vascular procedures, epilepsy surgery and minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques.

Price

Price on Request

Why Price on Request?

The cost depends on the diagnosis, complexity of surgery, diagnostic imaging, surgical technique, anesthesia, hospitalization, intensive care and postoperative rehabilitation required. A personalized estimate is provided according to the patient's treatment plan.

Complete Description

What Is Neurosurgery?

Neurosurgery is a specialized surgical field focused on conditions involving the:

• Brain

• Spinal cord

• Peripheral nerves

• Skull

• Spine

• Cerebrovascular system

Neurosurgical treatment may be recommended when surgery offers an appropriate treatment option.

Who May Need Neurosurgery?

Patients may be evaluated for neurosurgical treatment of:

• Brain tumors

• Spinal tumors

• Brain aneurysms

• Arteriovenous malformations

• Epilepsy

• Hydrocephalus

• Spinal disorders

• Nerve compression

• Other complex neurological conditions

Neurosurgical Consultation

A neurosurgeon may review:

• Medical history

• Neurological symptoms

• MRI and CT scans

• Previous treatments

• Laboratory results

• Previous surgeries

• Medication history

The specialist then determines whether surgery or another treatment approach may be appropriate.

Brain Tumor Neurosurgery

Neurosurgeons may treat selected:

• Gliomas

• Meningiomas

• Metastatic brain tumors

• Skull-base tumors

• Other intracranial tumors

Surgical goals depend on tumor characteristics and location.

Spinal Neurosurgery

Neurosurgical services may address selected conditions affecting the:

• Cervical spine

• Thoracic spine

• Lumbar spine

• Spinal cord

• Nerve roots

Treatment may include decompression, stabilization or tumor surgery when appropriate.

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

Specialized cerebrovascular care may include surgical evaluation for:

• Brain aneurysms

• Arteriovenous malformations

• Other vascular abnormalities

Treatment may involve microsurgical or endovascular approaches depending on the condition.

Epilepsy Neurosurgery

Patients with medication-resistant epilepsy may undergo comprehensive evaluation to determine whether surgery could reduce seizure frequency.

Evaluation can include:

• Video EEG

• MRI

• Neuropsychological testing

• Functional mapping

• Other specialized investigations

Hydrocephalus Surgery

Selected patients with hydrocephalus may require procedures designed to manage abnormal cerebrospinal-fluid accumulation or flow.

Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

When appropriate, minimally invasive techniques may be considered to access certain neurological conditions while reducing disruption to surrounding tissue.

Skull-Base Neurosurgery

Skull-base conditions can involve areas close to important:

• Nerves

• Blood vessels

• Brain structures

Treatment may require highly specialized surgical planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Neuro-Oncology Surgery

Patients with brain or spinal tumors may receive coordinated care involving:

• Neurosurgery

• Neurology

• Medical oncology

• Radiation oncology

• Neuropathology

• Neuroradiology

Advanced Surgical Planning

Complex procedures may use advanced imaging and planning techniques to understand the relationship between the target area and critical neurological structures.

Intraoperative Neurological Monitoring

For selected procedures, intraoperative monitoring may help the surgical team assess important neurological pathways during surgery.

Postoperative Neurosurgical Care

Following surgery, patients may require monitoring of:

• Neurological function

• Brain or spinal imaging

• Pain

• Surgical-site healing

• Mobility

• Potential complications

Neurosurgical Rehabilitation

Depending on the condition, rehabilitation may include:

• Physical therapy

• Occupational therapy

• Speech therapy

• Cognitive rehabilitation

Neurosurgery Second Opinion

Patients may seek a neurosurgical second opinion regarding:

• Whether surgery is necessary

• Surgical approach

• Operative risks

• Brain tumor surgery

• Spine surgery

• Vascular neurosurgery

• Epilepsy surgery

• Alternative treatments

International Patients

International patients should provide relevant medical records whenever possible.

Useful documents may include:

• MRI/CT scans

• Angiography

• Pathology reports

• Neurology reports

• Previous surgical records

• Laboratory results

• Medication list

Benefits of Specialized Neurosurgical Care

Specialized neurosurgical services may provide:

• Detailed surgical evaluation

• Advanced imaging review

• Multidisciplinary treatment planning

• Complex brain surgery

• Spine surgery

• Vascular neurosurgery

• Minimally invasive procedures

• Postoperative neurological monitoring

• Rehabilitation coordination

Why Choose Massachusetts General Hospital for Neurosurgery?

Massachusetts General Hospital provides comprehensive neurosurgical care for complex conditions involving the brain, spine, peripheral nerves and cerebrovascular system, supported by multidisciplinary collaboration with neurology, oncology, radiology and other specialties.

Cost & Price on Request

Price: Price on Request

Potential costs may include:

• Neurosurgical consultation

• MRI/CT

• Preoperative testing

• Anesthesia

• Surgery

• Hospitalization

• Intensive care

• Medications

• Postoperative imaging

• Rehabilitation

• Follow-up consultations

A personalized cost estimate should be requested according to the patient's diagnosis and treatment requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does a neurosurgeon treat?

Neurosurgeons treat selected surgical conditions involving the brain, spine, spinal cord, nerves and cerebrovascular system.

2. Does neurosurgery always mean brain surgery?

No. Neurosurgery also includes spinal, peripheral nerve and cerebrovascular procedures.

3. Can I get a neurosurgical second opinion?

Yes. A neurosurgeon can review your diagnosis, imaging, previous treatment and proposed surgical plan.

4. Is minimally invasive neurosurgery available?

For selected conditions, minimally invasive techniques may be appropriate. The approach depends on the specific diagnosis.

5. How much does neurosurgery cost?

Price is available on request. Costs depend on the diagnosis, procedure, hospitalization, testing and postoperative care.

Product Details

Product Name: Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital

Hospital: Massachusetts General Hospital

Brand: Massachusetts General Hospital

Country: United States

Specialty: Neurology & Neurosurgery

Service Type: Neurosurgery

Customer-Facing Price: Price on Request

International Patients: Available

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA