Neurosurgery Department

At Zheen International Hospital, our Department of Neurosurgery provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, offering advanced care for the full range of brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Our team of highly skilled neurosurgeons in Erbil specializes in performing complex brain, spine, and nerve surgeries using the latest surgical technologies and minimally invasive techniques. Our focus is on accurate diagnosis, precision-driven treatment, and faster recovery with maximum comfort and safety.

Why Choose a Neurosurgery Specialist at Zheen International Hospital

Zheen International Hospital brings together experts in neurosurgery, neurorehabilitation, pain management, and advanced imaging in a fully integrated multidisciplinary team.

We are committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based care using the latest medical technology and surgical innovation. Our approach emphasizes precision, compassion, and continuity of care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for every patient.

Treatment Options for Brain, Spine & Nerve Disorders

Nonsurgical / Conservative Treatments:

  • Physiotherapy and neuro-rehabilitation programs
  • Pain management and nerve-block injections
  • Advanced imaging and continuous monitoring

Minimally Invasive & Image-Guided Procedures:

  • Endoscopic tumour and skull-base surgeries
  • Minimally invasive spinal decompression and disc replacement
  • Awake craniotomy for functional brain tumour removal
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery for small lesions

Surgical Interventions:

  • Craniotomy for tumour removal or hemorrhage
  • Spinal fusion or fixation surgery for instability
  • Shunt placement for hydrocephalus
  • Peripheral nerve surgery for entrapment or trauma

Our neurosurgical team designs individualized care plans based on diagnosis, lifestyle, and recovery goals — ensuring the least invasive, most effective approach with full rehabilitation support.

Diagnostics & Tests

  • Comprehensive neurological and spinal assessment
  • High-resolution MRI and CT scans (brain and spine)
  • Functional MRI and neuro-navigation imaging
  • Intraoperative neuromonitoring

Neurosurgery Services

  • Spine Surgery (Minimally Invasive, Microsurgery, Endoscopy & Spinal Navigation)
  • Spinal Stabilization for Traumatic and Degenerative Diseases
  • Spinal Arthroplasty (Total Disc Replacement)
  • Spinal Deformity Surgery
  • Percutaneous Infiltration and Ablation for Back Pain
  • Endoscopic & Microsurgery for Pituitary Adenoma
  • Brain and Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Conservative Treatment for Neck and Back Pain
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Microscopic and Endoscopic Disc Surgery (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)
  • Hydrocephalus Treatment with VP-Shunt
  • Pedicle Screw Placement with Spinal Navigation
  • Brain and Spine Trauma Surgery
  • Microscopic Surgery for Brain and Spine Tumors

Common Neurosurgeries in Erbil

  • Craniotomy: Opening the skull to access the brain for tumor removal or hemorrhage control
  • Laminectomy: Removing part of a vertebra to relieve spinal pressure
  • Discectomy: Removing a herniated disc to ease nerve compression
  • Aneurysm Clipping: Preventing bleeding from a brain aneurysm
  • Shunt Placement: Draining excess cerebrospinal fluid (for hydrocephalus)
  • Tumor Resection: Removing benign or malignant brain tumors
  • Spinal Fusion: Stabilizing the spine by joining vertebrae
  • Endoscopic Neurosurgery: Minimally invasive brain or spine procedures using an endoscope
  • Craniectomy: Removing part of the skull to relieve brain pressure (emergency cases)