Neurosurgery

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  February 2026

When Do We Need Brain and Spine Surgery?

“Neurosurgery” sounds frightening, but modern practice spans a wide range—from urgent emergencies to carefully planned elective procedures. The central question is usually risk-benefit: what is the expected outcome with surgery versus optimized non-surgical care?

Rewiring the Ouch: Functional Neurosurgery and Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can persist even after tissue injury resolves. Functional neurosurgery explores ways to modulate pain pathways when standard treatments fail—highlighting how pain is a network phenomenon, not just a single signal.

Precision Delivery: Intra-arterial Therapy in Neuro-oncology

A major challenge in brain tumor therapy is drug delivery across the blood–brain barrier. Intra-arterial strategies aim to increase local concentration while limiting systemic exposure—an evolving area where technique, patient selection, and safety monitoring are critical.

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When Do We Need Brain and Spine Surgery? Indications for Neurosurgical Intervention