Pediatric Neurosurgery
Our Pediatric Neurosurgery specialty is dedicated to treating neurosurgical conditions in children, from infancy through adolescence. This includes conditions like pediatric brain tumors, epilepsy, spina bifida, and hydrocephalus. Our compassionate and multidisciplinary approach, combined with our profound technical expertise, ensures the best possible care for our youngest patients.
At Dr. Özgür Akşan – Health Türkiye, we provide comprehensive treatment for brain tumors, combining advanced surgical techniques with personalized care. Our experienced neurosurgeons employ precision-guided surgery, often using real-time imaging and advanced technologies to maximize tumor removal while preserving surrounding healthy tissue. Our goal is to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients, focusing on improving quality of life and minimizing post-operative complications.
Our clinic offers specialized treatment for Chiari malformations, conditions where brain tissue extends into the spinal canal. Depending on the severity and symptoms, our skilled neurosurgeons may perform surgery to remove excess bone, realign the brain and spinal canal, or adjust cerebrospinal fluid flow. Our goal is to alleviate symptoms, restore normal function, and improve our patients’ quality of life.
Our clinic specializes in the treatment of hydrocephalus, a condition characterized by excess cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. Depending on each patient’s individual needs, treatment may involve the surgical placement of a shunt to drain excess fluid, or an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) to create a new pathway for fluid flow. Our aim is to alleviate symptoms, prevent further brain damage, and enhance the patient’s quality of life.
At our clinic, we specialize in the treatment of kyphosis, a condition characterized by an excessive outward curve of the spine, causing a hunchback or slouching posture. Treatment options range from non-surgical methods like physical therapy and bracing to surgical interventions such as spinal fusion, depending on the severity of the curve and the patient’s symptoms. Our goal is to alleviate discomfort, correct spinal alignment, and improve our patients’ overall quality of life.
Our clinic provides comprehensive treatment for scoliosis, a condition where the spine curves sideways. Depending on the degree of curvature and individual patient factors, we offer a range of treatments from bracing to surgical interventions, such as spinal fusion or growing rod placement. Our expert team aims to reduce the progression of the curve, alleviate any associated pain, and improve the overall quality of life and physical function of our patients.
Our pediatric neurosurgery team provides specialized care for children with arachnoid cysts, fluid-filled sacs that occur on the arachnoid membrane covering the brain. Depending on the cyst’s size, location, and symptoms, we may employ watchful waiting, use minimally invasive techniques to drain the cyst, or perform surgery to remove the cyst or create a new fluid passage. Our aim is to alleviate symptoms, prevent complications, and ensure the child’s healthy growth and development.
Our pediatric neurosurgery team is highly experienced in treating neural tube defects, congenital abnormalities affecting the brain and spinal cord. Treatment options depend on the specific type and severity of the defect, ranging from surgical repair for conditions like spina bifida, to the management of associated conditions like hydrocephalus. Our goal is to improve the child’s functionality, prevent complications, and support their growth and development.
Our pediatric neurosurgery team specializes in the treatment of craniosynostosis, a condition where the sutures in a child’s skull fuse prematurely, affecting the growth and shape of the head. Depending on the type and severity, treatment may involve surgical procedures such as cranial vault remodeling to correct the shape of the skull and allow for normal brain growth. Our goal is to ensure the child’s healthy development and to minimize the risk of future complications.
Our pediatric neurosurgery team provides expert treatment for tethered spinal cord syndrome, a neurological disorder where the spinal cord is abnormally attached within the spine. This can limit its movement and lead to various neurological symptoms. Treatment often involves a surgical procedure called a detethering, which releases the spinal cord and relieves symptoms. Our aim is to prevent further neurological deterioration, alleviate symptoms, and improve the child’s quality of life.
Our pediatric neurosurgery team is proficient in performing endoscopic third ventriculostomy, a minimally invasive procedure used to treat hydrocephalus. In this procedure, a small hole is made in the bottom of the third ventricle in the brain, allowing excess cerebrospinal fluid to bypass an obstruction and flow freely. This eliminates the need for a shunt in many cases. Our goal is to provide a durable, effective solution for hydrocephalus, reducing potential complications associated with shunt systems.