Neurosurgical procedures

A/Prof Reddy specialises in brain surgery in Sydney for conditions including brain tumours, craniofacial conditions, hydrocephalus and aneurysms.

What does brain surgery involve?

Brain surgery is a surgical procedure that treats many medical conditions that affect the brain and its associated structures.

The symptoms, causes and nature of neurological conditions can be diverse. This means a neurosurgeon must adapt surgery to each person’s circumstances.

A neurosurgeon can do surgery the traditional way or use minimally invasive techniques. Minimally invasive techniques generally begin with the neurosurgeon performing a fine incision. The neurosurgeon then uses special microsurgical instruments. This can shorten the time it takes a person to recover from an operation and reduce the risk of complications. However, minimally invasive techniques are not suitable for every operation.

After a person has surgery, a speech pathologist or occupational therapist may give them certain exercises to do. This will help them heal. Sometimes, a medical team will form a rehabilitation program to help the person return to strength.

What conditions can brain surgery treat?

Some medical conditions that brain surgery can treat are:

• Brain tumours
• Cerebral aneurysms
• Congenital and acquired malformations of the head, skull and face
• Hydrocephalus
• Chiari malformations
• Traumatic brain injuries

What are types of brain surgery?

There are different types of brain surgery. The type of procedure depends on the condition and where it is located in the brain.

A/Prof Reddy specialises in the following procedures:

• Brain tumour surgery
• Craniotomy
• Decompressive craniectomy
• Awake brain surgery
• Neuroendoscopy
• Craniofacial reconstruction
• Brain injury surgery

Brain surgery in Sydney

If you or a family member requires brain surgery and has a referral from a GP, contact A/Prof Reddy’s team in Sydney to book a consultation.

How to prepare for your neurosurgical appointment.