What does a neurosurgeon do?

A neurosurgeon is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with disorders of the brain, spinal cord and spinal column, and peripheral nerves within all parts of the body.

What are the typical symptoms of an neurological disorder?

Typical symptoms like Partial or complete paralysis, Muscle weakness, Partial or complete loss of sensation, Seizures, Difficulty reading and writing, Poor cognitive abilities, Unexplained pain, and Decreased alertness.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the neurosurgeon?

The tests include the Blood test, urine test, Imaging tests such as an x-ray or MRI, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) test, Biopsy, electroencephalography (EEG) and electromyography (EMG).

What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?

Both neurologists and neurosurgeons treat people who have conditions that affect the nervous system. However, neurosurgeons operate surgically, whereas neurologists do not.

Can Neurosurgeon treat spine disease?

Yes, they treat many different diseases and conditions affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord and the peripheral nerves.

Dr. Halil Can, Neurosurgeon in Istanbul, Turkey - Appointment

About Dr. Halil Can

Dr. Halil Can is one of the most well-known Neurosurgeons in Istanbul, Turkey with over 24+ years of experience.
He is a prestigious member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, and the Enez/Edirne District Health Group Presidency.
He completed his graduation from Trakya University Faculty of Medicine in 1995 and his post-graduation from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery in 2007.
Dr. Can's clinical interest lies in Brain tumor, Epilepsy, Spastic brain tumor, Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Disc Surgery (endoscopic/microsurgery), Far lateral (extra canal) lumbar disc surgery (lateral microsurgical approach), Neurovascular surgery, Cerebrovascular diseases (vascular diseases of the brain), Aneurysms, etc.
He has a strong interest in the field of neurosurgery and has presented and published many presentations in conferences and journals.

Special Interest

• Glial tumors • Meningiomas • Pituitary gland tumors • Metastatic brain tumors • Skull base tumors • Pontocerebellar corner tumors • Pineal tumors • Intra-ventricular tumors • Spine diseases surgery • Cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine fractures • Spine and spinal cord tumors • Scoliosis • degenerative spine diseases • Peripheral nerve disease surgery • Peripheral nerve tumors • Entrapment neuropathies • Carpal tunnel syndrome • Ulnar gutter syndrome • tarsal tunnel syndrome • Functional neurosurgery and pain surgery • Trigeminal neuralgia • Mikrovaskülerdekompresyo's • Epilepsy surgery • Spasticity surgery

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