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- Astrocytomas
- Brainstem Gliomas
- Brain Tumors: Overview
- Craniofacial Pain Syndromes
- Craniosynostosis
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNETs)
- Ependymomas
- Gliomas and Astrocytomas
- Head Injuries in Adults
- Hydrocephalus
- Meningiomas
- Moyamoya Disease
- Phakomatoses
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors (PNETs)
- Spasticity Management
- Spina Bifida and Spinal Dysraphism
- Tethered Spinal Cord
- Venous Malformations
Clinical Services
Pediatric Neurosurgery
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital provides diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of pediatric conditions. Our pediatric neurosurgeons use the latest diagnostic and surgical techniques to treat
- Hydrocephalus
- Tumors of the brain and spine
- Congenital malformations of the head and spine
- Epilepsy
- Trauma
- Craniofacial abnormalities, and
- Functional conditions
Our pediatric neurosurgeons work with pediatric specialists throughout the Hospital to determine the best course of treatment for each patient. In addition, our pediatric neurosurgery program is distinguished by its large Pediatric Oncology group, which enables surgeons to consider techniques such as chemotherapy and immune therapy when treating pediatric brain tumors.
The Minimal Access Surgery Center (MASC) at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has been integral in the development of the Hospital's pediatric neurosurgery program. Surgeons are now using minimally invasive techniques to perform a variety of procedures in children; we have extensive experience in the application of minimal access techniques to treat a wide variety of pediatric conditions, and have access to instruments specially designed to treat conditions in infants and children. The Division of Pediatric Surgery at the Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian launched the first video-assisted surgical program in the tri-state area dedicated exclusively to the diagnosis and treatment of children.
The Epilepsy Centers at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital provide treatment for pediatric epilepsy cases, and conduct specialized diagnostic tests for children who may undergo surgery. These tests, which include Intraoperative Electrocorticography, Intraoperative Somatosensory and Intraoperative Cortical Stimulations, allow surgeons to establish the exact cause and location of the seizure in the brain. The tests also determine if areas of the brain that control speech and movement might be affected by surgery. With this information, surgeons are able to select the best method of treatment for each epilepsy patient.
Our pediatric neurosurgeons are involved in ongoing research to discover and evaluate the efficacy of novel approaches to non-operative treatments, such as new delivery systems for therapeutic agents.
