To clinicThe neurosurgery center in Assuta is part of the hospital system and specializes in multidisciplinary diagnostics, treatment and follow-up of patients with:
- epilepsy,
- Parkinson’s disease,
- dystonia,
- movement disorders,
- hydrocephalus,
- pain.
The Department of Functional Neurosurgery offers a unique method for detecting epilepsy: a combination of classical monitoring (video-EEG) using modern brain signal processing and a simultaneous combination of PET and MRI. Data processing includes the use of invasive monitoring (SUB DURAL GRIDS).
If a focus of an epileptic seizure is detected, the doctor will suggest therapeutic alternatives:
- microelectrodes,
- pacemakers,
- laser burning focus,
- radio frequency therapy.
The center’s staff is a multidisciplinary team that includes neurosurgeons, neurologists specializing in epilepsy, movement and spastic disorders, neuropsychologists, pain and psychiatric specialists, imaging specialists, and neurophysiological personnel.
