Dr. Truong Van Tri

A Neurosurgeon is a physician who has received specialised training in diagnosing and surgically treating disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system. They perform both emergent and elective surgical procedures on the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves.

Neurosurgeons treat a comprehensive range of neurological conditions that may include:

• Brain tumors (benign and malignant)
• Traumatic injuries to the spinal cord or vertebrae
• Herniated discs, spinal stenosis
• Cerebral aneurysms and other vascular malformations
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Trigeminal neuralgia and other facial nerve disorders
• Compression or injuries to the peripheral nerves
• Hydrocephalus and Chiari malformation
• Degenerative disorders of the spine (cervical/lumbar)

If you are experiencing the following symptoms, you could benefit from a consultation with a Neurosurgeon:

• Back or neck pain lasting longer than a few days, along with nerve-related (numbness, weakness, and tingling) symptoms
• Headache, dizziness, or seizure that has returned after weeks, months, or years
• Sudden loss of balance, vision, or coordination
• Facial pain or spasm
• Symptoms that arise after a recent head or spinal trauma
• Diagnosis of a brain or spinal tumor on imaging

A Neurologist will diagnose and manage neurological conditions with medical management and non-surgical approaches. A Neurosurgeon will provide surgical intervention when medical treatment fails or when surgery is the best management for (to continue)

Neurosurgeons provide many other advanced procedures, such as:

• Craniotomy (for tumor or aneurysm surgery)
• Spinal decompression and fusion, microsurgery for delicate structures of nerves and the brain
• Endoscopic pituitary surgery
• Vascular surgery for aneurysms and other malformations
• Minimally invasive and image-guided surgeries of the spine
• Microvascular decompression of trigeminal neuralgia.

Not at all. Neurosurgeons operate not only on the brain, but also on the spinal cord, spine, and peripheral nerves throughout the body. In fact, a large portion of neurosurgical practice is spinal surgery.

Modern neurosurgery is highly advanced, with significant advancements in imaging, navigation, and microsurgery, all of which greatly enhance accuracy and safety. The risk is based on the condition, but the outcome is often excellent when handled by trained experts.