Neurosurgery Department at Zheen International Hospital

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, neuro-rehabilitation, 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.

Symptoms of Brain, Spine & Nerve Conditions

You may need a neurosurgical evaluation if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Severe Headaches: Persistent or severe headaches unlike typical patterns
• Neurological Deficits: Weakness, numbness, or tingling in the arms ,legs,vision problems.
• Seizures: New or worsening seizure episodes
• Dizziness or Balance Problems: Frequent vertigo or difficulty walking
• Cognitive Changes: Memory loss, confusion, or reduced concentration
• Vision Problems: Blurred, double, or sudden loss of vision
• Speech Difficulties: Slurred speech or difficulty articulating words
• Unexplained Nausea or Vomiting: Especially when accompanied by headaches
• Behavioral Changes: Sudden mood swings or personality changes
• Back or Neck Pain: Persistent pain radiating to limbs

Common Causes of Neurosurgical Conditions

• Herniated discs or spinal stenosis compressing nerve roots
• Hydrocephalus (fluid accumulation in the brain)
• Traumatic brain or spinal cord injuries
• Vascular conditions (aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation)
• Degenerative spine disease or instability
• Congenital neurological abnormalities

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

Second Opinions

If you have been diagnosed with a neurosurgical condition and are uncertain about your treatment options, Zheen International Hospital offers specialized second-opinion consultations.
Our neurosurgeons will review your scans, reports, and history to provide an expert-led, personalized care pathway tailored to your needs.

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 Tumours

Common Neurosurgeries in Erbil

• Craniotomy: Opening the skull to access the brain for tumour 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)
• Tumour Resection: Removing benign or malignant brain tumours
• 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)