Neurosurgery Newport Beach, CA
Neurosurgery, or neurological surgery, is a specialized field of medicine focused on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders affecting the nervous system. This includes conditions involving the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and the extracranial cerebrovascular system.
Modern neurosurgical practices rely heavily on advanced neuroradiology techniques for diagnosis and treatment planning. These include computer-assisted imaging methods such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), magnetoencephalography (MEG), and the stereotactic surgery. In some cases, MRI and functional MRI are used intraoperatively to guide surgical decisions.
Microsurgical techniques are integral to many aspects of neurological surgery. For instance, microvascular anastomosis is necessary during EC-IC bypass surgery, while aneurysm clipping is performed using a microscope. In minimally invasive spine surgery, techniques like microdiscectomy, laminectomy, and artificial disc implantation rely on microsurgery for precision and optimal outcomes.
Endoscopic surgery is also an essential tool in modern neurosurgery. Techniques such as endoscopic endonasal surgery are employed to treat conditions like pituitary tumors, craniopharyngiomas, chordomas, and cerebrospinal fluid leaks. Ventricular endoscopy is used for conditions such as colloid cysts and neurocysticercosis. Endoscopic procedures also assist in the evacuation of hematomas and the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
Neurosurgeons also collaborate with maxillofacial and plastic surgeons in the repair of craniofacial disorders and the restoration of cerebrospinal fluid circulation. Conditions like Chiari malformation, craniosynostosis, and syringomyelia are treated through cranioplasty, a procedure aimed at correcting skull shape and structure.
Dr. Robert Louis, MD, a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon in Orange County, is the Director of the Skull Base and Pituitary Tumor Program at Hoag Memorial Hospital. Dr. Louis specializes in brain surgery, with a particular focus on the endoscopic and minimally invasive treatment of both benign and malignant brain tumors, as well as sellar, parasellar, and skull base tumors. He applies these same advanced surgical techniques to spine surgery, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients.
Dr. Louis, MD, a renowned neurosurgeon in Orange County, brings extensive experience, education, and specialized training in brain and skull base surgeries, as well as minimally invasive spine procedures. To schedule an appointment, please call (949) 383-4185.
