Neurological Surgery

Department of Neurosurgery, University of the Witwatersrand, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, is part of a public university established in 1922. Based at major teaching hospitals including Helen Joseph Hospital, the department plays a central role in specialist training, complex surgical care, and advancing neurosurgical practice within the region.

Research centers on minimally invasive keyhole surgery, aneurysm clipping, skull base approaches, and management of ruptured cerebrovascular lesions. Strong contributions in neuro-oncology, connectome-guided brain stimulation, and interventional neurorehabilitation highlight innovation in perioperative recovery and functional preservation.

Publications also address congenital conditions such as myelomeningocele, rare spinal and vascular tumors, and context-specific challenges in low-resource settings. This body of work reflects strengths in technical refinement, safe adoption of emerging technologies, and leadership in adapting advanced neurosurgical care to the African healthcare environment.