Department of Neurosurgery

We specialize in operations for diseases of the brain and spinal cord. Our specialized teams cover the entire spectrum of neurosurgery. They perform around 1,200 operations per year, in which state-of-the-art technologies are routinely used. Close interdisciplinary cooperation with neighboring disciplines leads to the highest level of competence and safety for our patients.

Department of Neurosurgery

University Hospital Zurich
Frauenklinikstrasse 10
8091 Zurich
Tel. +41 44 255 26 60

Our focus is on the treatment of:

  • Brain tumors
  • Vascular diseases
  • Epilepsy
  • Movement disorders in adults and children
  • Spinal cord tumors
  • Herniated discs
  • Operations for narrow spinal canal
  • Cerebrospinal fluid outflow disorders
  • Chronic pain

We offer state-of-the-art surgical procedures. These include intraoperative imaging using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), neurophysiological monitoring, computer tomography (CT), minimally invasive and computer-controlled techniques and endoscopy. This enables us to achieve the best possible treatment for all our patients and patients.