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.

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About Dr. Orkun Koban

Dr. Orkun Koban is a neurosurgeon with 10+ years of experience.
His areas of interest include Pain Treatments (Algology), Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Advanced Age Spinal Diseases (Narrow canal, Waist shift, Fractures), Scoliosis, Tumor Diseases (Brain and Spine) and more.
He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa in 2004, started specialty training in cardiovascular surgery from Istanbul Dr. Siyami Ersek EA Hospital, neurosurgery training from Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic in 2013,
He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association, TND Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group, Turkish Spine Association and Neurooncology Association.
Dr. Orkun has participated in various courses, including advanced spine surgery, Osteotomy, spine biomechanics, lumbar degenerative spine, spine deformity, skull base surgery, vascular lesions and more.

Special Interest

Pain Treatments (Algology), Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Advanced Age Spinal Diseases (Narrow canal, Waist shift, Fractures), Tumor Diseases (Brain and Spine)