Brain, spine and nerve surgery (Neurosurgery) is an advanced specialized branch of medicine that concentrates on surgical treatment of brain and spine diseases. 

In this regard, the Neurosurgery department of Koç University School of Medicine has been successfully performing surgical treatment of all intracranial and spinal diseases by utilizing cutting-edge technological infrastructure. Diseases that require radiosurgery are also treated at our gamma knife radiosurgery unit.  
Treatment options made available by our experienced team of physicians within the framework of actual, scientific and evidence-based practices shine a light of hope in the field of neurosurgery for national and international patients alike. 

Also empowered by a team of experienced researches and a wide range of facilities based on the robust infrastructure of Koç University, our department contributes scientific research to medicine. 



  • Access to technological infrastructure is of essence for neurosurgery, which coves quite precise surgical treatments. Our clinic possesses almost all technological facilities that are available at outstanding neurosurgery clinics around the world. 
  • The most advanced surgical microscopes, which are necessary to perform precise operations on the brain, spine and nerves, are utilized at our department. 
  • The neuronavigation system employed during surgeries allows neurosurgeons to determine the type of incision in each operation, clearly outline margins of tumors or find out its involvement with peripheral tissues. These measures lead to safer brain surgeries. The system is also used during placement of depth electrodes and for precise identification of triggering points in epileptic surgery. 
  • The O-Arm tomography device we use allows highly precise intraoperative confirmation of locations of spinal prosthetics and instrumentation.
  • Using a stereotactic biopsy frame, deep brain tumors that are not easily accessible and other cerebral conditions can be biopsied within a brief period of time after conducting calculations on special software.  
  • The Leksell Gamma Knife® Icon™ available at the gamma knife unit of the neurosurgery department enables clinicians to perform better-customized high-precision treatment in one or multiple sessions by using a frame or mask. Thanks to the latest technical facilities provided by Icon™, brain lesion can be targeted more precisely than ever with the CBCT technology. We also make use of a motion tracking and management system for precision in sessions where a mask is used. 
  • Our hospital is fully equipped with high-resolution magnetic resonance (MR), computerized tomography (CT) and a range of other diagnostic techniques, which allow detailed imaging of all kinds of diseases afflicting the brain, spine and nerves for preoperative preparations.

Brain Tumors

Meningiomas, glial tumors, hypophyseal tumors, Schwannomas, metastatic tumors, glomus tumors, pineal tumors, cerebellar tumors, chordoma


Cerebrovascular Diseases

Aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVM), arteriovenous fistulas


Other Brain Diseases

Trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, craniosynostosis, cranial bone tumors


Degenerative Spinal Diseases

Lumbar/thoracic/cervical herniation, stenotic spinal canal, slipped lumbar and cervical discs, spinal fractures


Spinal Deformities

Scoliosis, kyphosis, congenital spinal disorders, spinal alignment disorders


Pediatric Neurosurgery

Craniosynostosis, pediatric cerebrospinal tumors, pediatric spinal disorders, meningomyelocele, diastematomyelia, tethered cord syndrome


Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Cubital tunnel syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, peroneal nerve compression, pyriformis syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome, brachial plexus injury, thoracic outlet syndrome


Movement Disorder Surgery

Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, spasticity, essential tremor


Gamma Knife Radiosurgery

Meningiomas, glial tumors, hypophyseal tumors, Schwannomas, metastatic tumors, glomus tumors, pineal tumors, cerebellar tumors, chordoma, trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, obsessive-compulsive disorder


Epilepsy Surgery

Epilepsy (seizures) that is refractory to medical treatment

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Brain Tumors
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Speech disorders
  • Syncope
  • Epilepsy (seizure)
  • Paralysis
  • Weakness in limbs
  • Loss of vision
  • Gait imbalance

Cerebrovascular Diseases
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Syncope
  • Epilepsy (seizure)
  • Paralysis
  • Weakness in limbs
  • Loss of vision
  • Gait imbalance

Degenerative Spinal Diseases
  • Pain in the neck, back and lower back
  • Pain, numbing, burning/stinging sensation, weakness or paralysis in arms, hands, legs and feet
  • Gait difficulty
  • Stiffness and movement problems in the lower back and neck

Spinal Deformities
  • Crooked posture, kyphosis, forward or backward slanting

Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Pain, numbing, burning/stinging sensation, weakness or paralysis in arms, hands, legs and feet

Range of Motion Disorder Surgery
  • Tremors and slowed motion in the hands and feet, gait disorders
  • Rigidity, difficulty moving and spasticity in arms, hands, legs and feet
  • Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and essential tremor

Epilepsy Surgery
  • Epilepsy (seizures) that is refractory to medical treatment
  • Neuro-oncological surgery (surgery on all cerebrospinal tumors)
  • Neurovascular surgery (surgery on all cerebrospinal vascular diseases)
  • Complex spinal surgery
  • Spinal deformity surgery
  • Scoliosis surgery
  • Minimally invasive spinal surgery
  • Pediatric neurosurgery
  • Gamma knife radiosurgery
  • Parkinson’s disease and dystonia surgery
  • Epilepsy surgery