Total Number of Surgeries: 260

In our department, we provide comprehensive medical care using endoscopy and interventional procedures, ensuring thorough explanations of the diseases and treatment methods.

2015 Achievements

Brain Tumors 2

• Resection Surgeries:2

Cerebrovascular Disorders 39

• Ruptured Aneurysms: 9
• Unruptured Aneurysms: 2
• Arteriovenous Malformations: 1
• Bypass Surgeries: 3
• Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage:
• Craniotomy for Hematoma Removal: 1
• Stereotactic Surgery: 3
• Other: 20

Trauma 69

• Acute Epidural Hematoma: 3
• Acute Subdural Hematoma: 2
• Chronic Subdural Hematoma: 63
• Other: 1

Hydrocephalus 22

• Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery: 22

Functional Surgery 1

• Neurovascular Decompression Surgery: 1

Endovascular Surgeries 114

• Aneurysm Embolization:
• Ruptured Aneurysms: 20
• Unruptured Aneurysms: 29
• Carotid Artery Stenting: 31
• Intracranial Stenting: 4
• Hyperacute Phase Thrombectomy: 18
• Other Occlusive Diseases: 5
• Other: 7

Other 13

tPA Intravenous Therapy 24

Equipment

CT

At our hospital, we use a 64-slice multi-detector CT scanner. It can clearly and three-dimensionally capture brain vascular diseases without the need for catheter-based examinations. This CT can visualize both arteries and veins, reducing the need for catheter angiography and making pre-surgical examinations much easier compared to the past.

MRI

We are equipped with a high-performance 3-Tesla MRI, allowing for 24-hour emergency services. This MRI provides shorter scan times and higher-quality images than traditional MRI machines, making it valuable when deciding on brain tumor surgery methods or diagnosing brain vascular diseases.

In our neurosurgery outpatient clinic, we measure brain volume via MRI for dementia patients, aiding in the supplementary diagnosis of Alzheimer’s-type dementia using VSRAD (Voxel-based Specific Regional Analysis System for Alzheimer’s Disease).

Cerebral Angiography

The neurosurgery department is equipped with the latest digital angiography equipment, which provides clear images that are beneficial for more accurate diagnoses of conditions such as carotid artery stenosis and brain aneurysms. As we actively perform endovascular treatments, this technology ensures safer and more precise treatments.

Cerebral Blood Flow SPECT

By injecting a radioisotope (RI) intravenously, we can measure cerebral blood flow. This test helps assess the risk of stroke in cases where the brain’s blood vessels are blocked or narrowed due to reduced blood flow.

This test can also be used to examine dementia patients to determine the type of dementia (such as Alzheimer’s disease).