The Discipline of Neurosurgery is currently based at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital which is a Tertiary and Quaternary Hospital located in Durban, South Africa. It provides neurosurgery services for the entire province of KwaZulu-Natal, including referrals from the Eastern Cape Province.

The services include investigations, diagnosis and treatment of all conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord in both children and adults.

The Discipline of Neurosurgery provides a busy clinical service and an active academic program. The Discipline of Neurosurgery provides the following services:

1. Endovascular /Cerebrovascular surgery
2. Pituitary Surgery
3. Skull base surgery,
4. Paediatric Neurosurgery
5. Spine
6. Functional Neurosurgery
7. Neuro-oncology
8. Management of Infectious diseases of the brain/ spine
9. Neuro-trauma and Critical care
10. Neuro-endoscopy / minimally invasive surgery
11. General Neurosurgery.

The Discipline of Neurosurgery prides itself in its multidisciplinary approach, programs and collaborations such as the Cranio-facial unit, Neuro-oncology, Neuro-critical care, Spine, Endocrinology, Movement disorder unit, Neurophysiology unit , all aimed improving patient care. The discipline of Neurosurgery is staffed by experienced Specialists who are actively involved in the training and supervision of Registrars and Medical officers.

Our vision

To ensure high-quality patient-centred care that is timely, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, efficient, provided by highly skilled staff who are committed, accountable, and supported by leading-edge research, education and technology. Critical to this are:

• Collaboration: Improving and sustaining performance by working as part of a team.
• Openness: Transparent performance monitoring and reporting
• Respect: Ensuring that the role of everyone involved in offering the service is valued.
• Empowerment: Ensuring skill transference and mentorship through an evidenced based and accredited teaching programme.