Neurosurgery
Three specialized departments — vascular, cerebral, and spinal neurosurgery — allow us to cover the entire spectrum of brain and spinal cord pathologies. Thanks to this, the patient receives diagnostics, surgery, and rehabilitation in a single medical cycle without loss of time or quality.
The team includes Doctors and Candidates of Medical Sciences, top-category physicians who have trained in leading clinics in Germany, Finland, the UK, Spain, and the Czech Republic. Each of them has years of practical experience in microneurosurgery and endovascular technologies.
The operating rooms are equipped with neuronavigation systems, Carl Zeiss microscopes, endoscopic complexes, Medtronic intraoperative neuromonitoring, and Söring ultrasound systems. Such technical equipment allows us to work with millimeter precision and minimize patient risks.
The department's specialists develop and implement proprietary patented techniques for neurosurgical operations and restorative treatment. This makes it possible to achieve results comparable to leading European clinics, even in the most complex cases.
Thanks to minimally invasive, endoscopic, and microsurgical techniques, most operations are performed without large incisions. Patients recover faster, and postoperative pain is kept to a minimum.
A team of neurosurgeons, neurologists, intensivists, anesthesiologists, vascular and cardiac surgeons works with each patient. This approach allows for well-considered decisions even in critical situations and ensures the highest level of safety.
The department specializes in the treatment of diseases and injuries of the spine, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves — from intervertebral hernias and stenoses to tumors and complex injury sequelae. Here, patients regain their mobility, strength, and quality of life.
The department is based at the Department of Nervous Diseases and Neurosurgery, headed by Professor L.A. Dzyak, which guarantees a scientific approach and the use of modern techniques.
Surgeons utilize microsurgical and minimally invasive technologies, including:
- transpedicular stabilization systems (“DIAM”, “Medtronic”, “Stryker”),which allow patients to get up just a few days after surgery;
- percutaneous vertebroplasty to strengthen vertebral bodies in cases of osteoporosis or tumors;
- peripheral nerve electrostimulation, which accelerates the recovery of movement and sensation.
The team includes experienced neurosurgeons, Doctors and Candidates of Medical Sciences who have interned in European clinics. Thanks to this, interventions are performed at the level of the world's leading centers. The department successfully treats tumors, hernias, stenoses, injuries, and neuralgias, and 99.9% of patients are discharged with significant improvement in their condition.
The Cerebral Neurosurgery Department is a leading center for the treatment of brain pathologies, where highly precise microsurgical, endoscopic, and reconstructive surgeries are performed. Every year, over 1,400 patients are treated here for tumors, traumatic brain injury sequelae, hydrocephalus, aneurysms, and neuralgias.
The operating rooms are equipped with state-of-the-art apparatus — Carl Zeiss microscopes, neuronavigation systems, Stryker and Aesculap endoscopic complexes, Söring ultrasonic aspirators, and Medtronic neuromonitoring (USA). This allows us to work with micron precision, preserving the most critical brain functions and minimizing risks.
The main areas of focus include:
- Removal of brain tumors — intracerebral, extracerebral, pituitary tumors, and posterior cranial fossa tumors using endoscopic and navigation technologies;
- Traumatic brain injury surgery — evacuation of hematomas, skull reconstruction with custom titanium implants;
- Cerebrospinal fluid shunting procedures for hydrocephalus using programmable shunts;
- Repair of cerebrospinal fluid leaks (CSF leaks) following skull base injuries;
- Minimally invasive interventions for neuralgias and peripheral nerve compression.
The team consists of Doctors and Candidates of Medical Sciences, top-category physicians who have trained in clinics in Germany, Finland, the Czech Republic, and the UK. Their professionalism and modern technologies ensure results comparable to the best European clinics.
The department specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular disorders, aneurysms, malformations, strokes, and neuralgias of vascular origin. The most complex microsurgical and endovascular surgeries are performed here, saving the lives of critically ill patients every day.
For accurate diagnosis and intraoperative control, we use:
- the “Integris V 3000” angiographic system (Netherlands) — for detailed examination of the blood vessels of the head and neck;
- the “Sonos 1000” ultrasound machine — for evaluating blood flow without invasive intervention;
- the “OPMI Vario” surgical microscope (Carl Zeiss, Germany) — for high-precision microsurgery.
Such equipment allows doctors not only to establish a diagnosis quickly but also to immediately select the optimal treatment strategy.
The main areas of focus include:
- Ischemic brain lesions — endarterectomies, bypass surgery, angioplasty, and arterial stenting, which restore blood supply and prevent strokes;
- Arterial aneurysms and malformations — clipping, endovascular exclusion of aneurysms, and removal of malformations to prevent vascular rupture;
- Hemorrhagic strokes — evacuation of hematomas and shunting surgeries using CT navigation. The mortality rate in the department is only 23.8%, one of the lowest in Ukraine for such complex cases;
- Trigeminal neuralgia — the Jannetta procedure (microvascular decompression),which eliminates vascular compression and returns the patient to a pain-free life.
The combination of experience, modern technology, and multidisciplinary collaboration allows us to achieve superior results even in the most difficult clinical situations.
The combination of high-tech diagnostics, experienced neurosurgeons, and a multidisciplinary approach (collaboration with cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and neurologists) allows us to perform even simultaneous surgeries — on the heart and cerebral vessels at the same time. This is a unique level of care available only in major neurosurgical centers.
Mechnikov Hospital Neurosurgery — when trust matters
For us, every patient is not just a clinical case, but a person who wants to return to a life without pain, fear, and limitations. We help achieve this — every day, through our experience, technology, and teamwork.
Do not delay seeking help — a consultation with a neurosurgeon can be the first step toward your recovery!