Spina bifida (cleft spine) Treatment in Neurosurgeon Dr. Mehmet Beşir SÜRME

Spina bifida care at Acıbadem Eskişehir Hospital in Eskişehir, Turkey, includes microsurgical repair and procedures for related complications. An online neurosurgeon consultation may cost around $500. Dr. Mehmet Beşir Sürme has 15+ years in neurosurgery and completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship in Rome.

Assessment and surgical planning

Early repair can protect exposed nerve tissue and help preserve leg function. The clinic focuses on pediatric neurosurgery and congenital spine conditions, using open and minimally invasive techniques.

• Online neurosurgeon consultation: A remote case assessment may cost around $500.
• Neurological examination and testing: These help assess eligibility for neuromodulation procedures.
• Imaging-based planning: Imaging helps plan surgery for congenital spine anomalies.

Surgery and related procedures

• Spinal dysraphism repair: Microsurgery closes the spinal defect in spina bifida or myelomeningocele. Post-operative follow-up is included in the listed treatment details; flights and accommodation are not.
• Hydrocephalus treatment: A shunt drains cerebrospinal fluid from the brain to the abdomen through a tube and valve. Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is another option.
• Spinal cord stimulation: Implanted electrodes and a battery modulate pain and functional signals. It may be considered for paraplegia, neuropathic pain, or bladder problems after neurological assessment.
• Sacral nerve stimulation: Electrodes placed near sacral nerves support bladder and bowel function. The process starts with a temporary test electrode; a permanent implant may follow if the test is effective.
• Intrathecal baclofen pump: A programmable pump under the skin delivers baclofen into spinal fluid through a catheter to treat severe spasticity.
• Spinal deformity correction: Screws, rods, and corrective techniques address scoliosis, kyphosis, or spinal instability.

Minimally invasive options

For suitable brain or spine procedures, small incisions allow microscopic or endoscopic instruments. Discharge usually occurs within a few days, with a shorter recovery period described for these techniques.

Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss the available assessment and treatment options.