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Prof. Dr. Alper Kaya

General Neurosurgery

General Neurosurgery

General neurosurgery encompasses a broad process ranging from the diagnosis of diseases involving the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nervous system to surgical decision-making, treatment, and long-term follow-up.
The aim of this approach is to:
• Focus not only on imaging results but also on the patient’s clinical presentation
• Consider surgery as an option, and evaluate all alternatives before it becomes a necessity
• Always prioritize the preservation of neural tissue

Conditions Evaluated Within This Scope

  • The main conditions evaluated within the field of general neurosurgery include:
    • Brain and spinal cord tumors
    • Intracranial masses and space-occupying lesions
    • Hydrocephalus and increased intracranial pressure
    • Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries
    • Cervical and lumbar disc herniations
    • Spinal canal stenosis
    • Spinal fractures and structural disorders
    • Peripheral nerve compressions and nerve injuries
    Each patient is evaluated not under a single heading, but within their own biological and neurological reality
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Approach to Diagnosis

In general neurosurgery, diagnosis does not rely on a single imaging study.
During the evaluation process

  • Detailed neurological examination
  • Advanced imaging methods (MRI, CT)
  • The progression of clinical findings over time are considered together.
  • Surgical Decision and Practice
  • When surgery becomes a consideration, each surgical plan is created on an individualized basis. The aim is to:
  • Achieve the highest benefit with minimal intervention to neural tissue
  • Increase precision through microsurgical techniques
  • Preserve the patient’s quality of life in the long term

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Follow-up and Continuity

A significant portion of general neurosurgical conditions are process-oriented rather than single-session treatments.
Therefore, after treatment:

  • Detailed neurological examination
  • Imaging controls
  • Functional assessments

should be maintained in a planned and regular manner

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