Lifestyle & Prevention
A Day in the Life: Neurosurgery Residents
The sun is still asleep when neurosurgery residents arrive at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. “I usually get in around 5:30 - 6 in the morning,” s...
- Aqueductal stenosis
- Arachnoid cysts
- Chiari malformations
- Colloid cysts
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)
- Normal pressure hydrocephalus
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
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Lisa Apfel, M.D.Neurosurgery
Provider Spotlight
Lisa Apfel, M.D.Neurosurgery"In pediatric neurosurgery, our commitment is to provide compassionate and precise care, ensuring each child's unique needs are met with expertise, empathy, and unwavering dedication to their well-being."
Shunt
Ventriculostomy, or shunt, is a neurosurgical procedure that involves creating a hole within a cerebral ventricle for drainage. It is most commonly performed on those with hydrocephalus. It is done by surgically penetrating the skull, dura mater, and brain such that the ventricular system ventricle of the brain is accessed.
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
This alternative surgical procedure creates a bypass for the cerebrospinal fluid in the head that eliminates the need for a shunt. It is helpful only to people with hydrocephalus caused by a blockage of the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
Shunt
Ventriculostomy, or shunt, is a neurosurgical procedure that involves creating a hole within a cerebral ventricle for drainage. It is most commonly performed on those with hydrocephalus. It is done by surgically penetrating the skull, dura mater, and brain such that the ventricular system ventricle of the brain is accessed.
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
This alternative surgical procedure creates a bypass for the cerebrospinal fluid in the head that eliminates the need for a shunt. It is helpful only to people with hydrocephalus caused by a blockage of the flow of cerebrospinal fluid.
Established
Our skilled team of neurosurgeons, neurologists and other specialists work collaboratively to diagnose and treat patients of all ages.
Specialized
State-of-the-art expertise in treating brain tumors, spinal disorders, cancers, vascular issues and other complex neurological conditions.
Experienced
1st in VA to offer deep brain stimulation for epilepsy, and 1st in VA to implant a Vagal Nerve Stimulator for depression treatment.
Innovative
Regional leader in neurosurgical research and clinical trials.
Established
Our skilled team of neurosurgeons, neurologists and other specialists work collaboratively to diagnose and treat patients of all ages.
Specialized
State-of-the-art expertise in treating brain tumors, spinal disorders, cancers, vascular issues and other complex neurological conditions.
Experienced
1st in VA to offer deep brain stimulation for epilepsy, and 1st in VA to implant a Vagal Nerve Stimulator for depression treatment.
Innovative
Regional leader in neurosurgical research and clinical trials.
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Our Hydrocephalus team includes specialists in skull-base neurosurgery, spine neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery. Nurse practitioners and other care team members carefully coordinate related tests and appointments to ensure seamless care for our patients.
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