Vascular neurosurgery is one of the most popular and rapidly evolving subspecialties within neurosurgery. Using cutting-edge technology, vascular neurosurgeons treat conditions of the brain and spinal cord involving blood vessels (arteries and veins).
Within vascular neurosurgery, many techniques are utilized including traditional surgical approaches (open vascular techniques) and minimally invasive approaches through blood vessels (endovascular techniques).
These techniques allow specialists to treat a wide variety of disorders and restore function to their patients. Herein, we’ll discuss many aspects of neurovascular surgery and answer many commonly asked questions by patients and caregivers alike.