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Brain Surgery Brisbane
Queensland Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery (QNS) offers specialist neurosurgical care in Brisbane, QLD, for patients facing complex intracranial conditions. If a diagnosis has raised the possibility of a brain tumour, cerebral aneurysm, hydrocephalus, or another neurological condition, QNS can provide an expert assessment and help you understand your options. Call 07 3421 6000 or visit Queensland Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery to learn more.
// Conditions We Treat
Surgical intervention may be recommended when a condition cannot be safely managed through non-surgical means alone. Conditions the QNS team commonly evaluates and treats include:
▸ Brain tumours, both benign and malignant, including meningiomas and gliomas.
▸ Cerebral aneurysms, where a weakened vessel wall may require surgical clipping or endovascular treatment.
▸ Hydrocephalus, managed through shunt placement or endoscopic techniques to restore normal cerebrospinal fluid flow.
▸ Movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, where deep brain stimulation may be considered.
▸ Trigeminal neuralgia and other cranial nerve conditions causing debilitating facial pain.
▸ Skull base tumours affecting critical structures at the base of the brain.
Not every patient will need surgery. QNS takes a considered approach, exploring all appropriate options before recommending an operative course of action.
Types of Brain Surgery Procedures
The most appropriate technique depends on each patient's diagnosis, anatomy, and overall health. Procedures the QNS team may perform or coordinate include:
▸ Craniotomy, involving temporary removal of a section of skull to access and treat the brain directly.
▸ Minimally invasive neurosurgery, using smaller openings and precision instruments to reduce surgical trauma.
▸ Endoscopic neurosurgery, where a camera-guided instrument allows surgeons to treat conditions deep within the brain through very small incisions.
▸ Stereotaxic surgery, a computer-guided technique for highly precise targeting of deep brain structures.
▸ Aneurysm clipping, performed to seal off a weakened blood vessel and prevent rupture.
▸ Shunt insertion for hydrocephalus, diverting excess cerebrospinal fluid to relieve dangerous intracranial pressure.
Many patients who require intracranial treatment in Brisbane benefit from shorter hospital stays and faster recovery when minimally invasive techniques are appropriate.
Surgeon Credentials and Hospital Affiliations
QNS is led by fellowship-trained neurosurgeons with deep experience in intracranial and spinal neurosurgery, each trained through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons with further sub-specialty training.
Dr Bruce Hall, founder and Managing Director, is a world authority on stereotaxic surgery with more than 7,000 neurosurgical procedures to his name. Dr Rumal Jayalath is an established intracranial specialist, Dr Paul Nichols completed advanced training in neurointerventional radiology, and Dr Elena How rounds out a team with complementary sub-specialty expertise.
QNS neurosurgeons consult and operate at Greenslopes Private Hospital, Mater Private Hospital, and Brisbane Private Hospital, all equipped with state-of-the-art surgical suites suited to complex intracranial procedures.
How to Get a Referral
A valid referral is required to access specialist neurosurgery care in Australia and to claim Medicare rebates on your consultation.
1. Visit your GP and describe your symptoms, imaging results, or diagnosis in full.
2. Ask your GP to issue a referral letter addressed to Queensland Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery.
3. Gather any existing scans, reports, or specialist letters to bring to your appointment.
4. Call 07 3421 6000 to schedule your initial consultation.
5. Attend your consultation, where the surgeon will review your case and outline your options.
Referrals can also be issued by other treating specialists, including neurologists or oncologists. If you are uninsured or concerned about costs, the QNS team can advise on public options, including the Princess Alexandra Hospital neurosurgery outpatients clinic. If your condition involves both brain and spinal elements, explore the
spine surgery services at QNS.