Dr. Nigel Peter Symss
HOD & Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon
30+ Years of Experience
50000+ patients
Understanding Hydrocephalus in Children: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Hydrocephalus in children is a condition where excess fluid builds up in the brain, causing pressure and symptoms like head enlargement, vomiting, and
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VP Shunt vs Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy: How We Treat Hydrocephalus Today
Hydrocephalus treatment has evolved from VP shunts to advanced options like endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV). Each approach has benefits, with E
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Deep Brain Stimulation A Life Changing Option for Parkinson’s Patients
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an advanced surgical treatment for Parkinson’s disease that uses electrical impulses to regulate abnormal brain acti
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Living with Parkinson’s When Is It Time to Consider Surgery
Surgery for Parkinson’s is considered when medications no longer control symptoms or cause side effects. Advanced options like DBS can improve movem
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What Happens During a Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery
Deep brain stimulation surgery involves implanting electrodes in specific brain areas and connecting them to a device that sends electrical signals, h
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Hydrocephalus in Newborns Can It Be Detected Before Birth
Hydrocephalus in newborns can often be detected before birth through prenatal ultrasounds showing enlarged brain ventricles. Early detection helps mon
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