Arnold Chiari syndrome Treatment in Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Arnold Chiari syndrome care at Private Koru Ankara Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, includes endoscopic and open decompression surgery. Neurosurgeon Assoc. Prof. Dr. Göksal Günerhan specializes in endoscopic Chiari surgery and has over 5 years of experience.

Assessment and surgical planning

The hospital’s neurosurgery team can assess Chiari malformation and plan surgery using MRI, neuronavigation-assisted imaging, and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring. A multidisciplinary council reviews every surgical case.

• MRI: Used to assess the brain and spinal structures.
• Neuronavigation-assisted imaging: Supports image-guided work during neurosurgical care.
• Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring: Tracks nerve signals during surgery.

Chiari surgery options

Dr. Günerhan’s work on Chiari malformation and new surgical techniques has appeared in international literature. The operating rooms have a surgical microscope, neuronavigation, endoscopic equipment, and monitoring systems.

• Endoscopic Chiari malformation surgery: This closed method uses endoscopic posterior fossa decompression for cerebellar tonsillar ectopia. It uses smaller incisions and may involve less pain, a shorter hospital stay, and faster recovery.
• Suboccipital craniectomy: This open posterior fossa decompression can be performed with or without tonsillectomy. It relieves pressure on the cerebellum and brainstem.
• Minimally invasive spinal surgery: Endoscopic surgery can address associated spinal and craniocervical junction conditions, with reduced surgical risk.

Private Koru Ankara Hospital holds the JCI Gold Seal of Approval and SAS/ISQua Quality Accreditation. Dedicated intensive care support is available for surgical patients. Patients can request a consultation through Bookimed to discuss the diagnostic and surgical options.