Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery

Introduction

The Neurosurgery Department at Kuala Lumpur Hospital stands as the largest in the country and operates as the National Referral Centre. At the forefront of advancing patient care, we prioritize the provision of top-tier services, facilitated by cutting-edge facilities including sophisticated multimodality intensive care monitoring systems, advanced radiodiagnostic tools, and state-of-the-art Operating Suites. As the premier Neurosurgical Centre, we actively contribute to shaping national policies related to patient care, training, and research.

Services

Situated within the Tunku Abdul Rahman Neuroscience Institute on the premises of Kuala Lumpur Hospital, the Neurosurgery Department encompasses two main wards with a combined bed capacity of nearly 80 beds catering to adults, along with a dedicated 32-bed children's ward. Additionally, we boast a well-equipped 7-bed Neuro Intensive Care Unit and a 4-bed High Dependency Unit. Our 3 Operating Suites are outfitted with cutting-edge equipment such as operating microscopes, high-speed drills, ultrasonic aspirators, and intraoperative ultrasonography.

As the leading neurosurgical center in the nation, we offer comprehensive services and consultations across a wide spectrum of neurosurgery fields. The surgical offerings include:

- Neurotrauma: serving as the primary referral center for the country
- Paediatric Neurosurgery
- Management of hydrocephalus, including endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy
- Vascular Neurosurgery, encompassing neurointervention and radiosurgery
- Adult Neuro-oncology
- Treatment of intracranial sepsis
- Stereotactic-guided diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Collaborating with neuroradiologists and oncologists, we also provide endovascular treatment for intracranial lesions and stereotactic radiosurgery.

The Neurosurgical Clinic, situated on the ground floor of the Institute, operates daily from 8 am to 1 pm. Appointments must be scheduled in advance.

Contact Information

Tel: 603 - 2615 5190

Email: neurosurgery@hkl.moh.gov.my