Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery in Tunis, Tunisia · Centre Urbain Nord

The neurosurgery department of Clinique Pasteur Tunis treats conditions of the central and peripheral nervous system. Our neurosurgical team benefits from cutting-edge technical facilities.

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Services & Procedures

Click on a procedure to learn more: description, indications, how it works, recovery.

Spine

Lumbar disc herniation surgery

Removal of the disc fragment pressing on a nerve in the lower back, to relieve persistent sciatica or femoral nerve pain.

About 45 minutes to 1 hour 30

Cervical disc herniation surgery

Removal of a disc herniation in the neck that presses on a nerve or the spinal cord, usually from the front with a cage or disc replacement.

About 1 to 2 hours

Lumbar spinal stenosis surgery

Surgical decompression of nerves trapped in a narrowed spinal canal, to restore a comfortable walking distance.

1 to 3 hours depending on the number of levels

Spine surgery (stabilization, fusion)

Surgical stabilization of the spine by arthrodesis (vertebral fusion) in cases of instability, vertebral slippage or fracture.

2 to 5 hours depending on the extent of the construct

Brain

Brain tumor surgery

Surgical removal of brain tumors under the operating microscope, guided by neuronavigation for maximum precision.

3 to 6 hours depending on the location

Intracranial hematoma surgery

Surgical evacuation of intracranial bleeding, either as an emergency or as a scheduled procedure, to relieve compression of the brain.

30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the type of hematoma

Ventricular shunt (hydrocephalus)

Placement of a small tube with a valve that drains excess fluid from around the brain, or endoscopic treatment of hydrocephalus.

About 1 hour

Cerebral vascular malformation surgery

Surgical treatment of brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations and cavernomas, decided in multidisciplinary consultation.

3 to 6 hours

Surgical treatment of epilepsy

Surgical management of drug-resistant epilepsy, after a complete neurophysiological work-up.

3 to 5 hours

Neuronavigation

Computer-assisted surgical guidance technology, a true GPS for the brain, that increases the precision and safety of operations.

Integrated into the duration of the neurosurgical operation

Nerves

Peripheral nerve surgery

Surgical treatment of nerve compressions (carpal tunnel, ulnar nerve) and traumatic injuries of the nerves of the limbs.

30 minutes to 2 hours depending on the procedure

Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia

Surgical management of the excruciating facial pain of trigeminal neuralgia when medication is no longer sufficient.

2 to 3 hours

Nerve and muscle biopsy

Removal of a small piece of muscle and/or nerve to help diagnose a disease of the nerves or muscles.

About 30 minutes to 1 hour

Equipment & Technologies

Neurosurgical operating microscope

Neuronavigation system

Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring

High-resolution pre-operative MRI

Why choose us?

Experienced neurosurgical team

Dedicated multipurpose intensive care unit

Cutting-edge imaging (MRI, CT scanner)

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Other Specialties

Cardiovascular

Comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions with a seasoned team and state-of-the-art equipment.

General

General surgery procedures performed via open and laparoscopic approaches with recognized expertise.

Orthopedic

Musculoskeletal surgery: joint replacements, arthroscopy, trauma surgery, spine surgery.

Bariatric

Center of excellence for obesity surgery: sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, gastric banding.

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Neurologist in Tunis

Dr Samia Ben YahmedNeurology

Neurosurgeon in Tunis

Dr Mohamed Lassad AouijNeurosurgery

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