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Neurosurgery Collection

Neurosurgery, the intricate art of operating on the head

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Nikolay Burdenko, Russian Soviet surgeon (b / w photo)

Nikolay Burdenko, Russian Soviet surgeon (b / w photo)
7200720 Nikolay Burdenko, Russian Soviet surgeon (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nikolay Burdenko (1876-1946)

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Model of the conjoined brains of Ladan and Laleh Bijani used by Dr. Ben Carson, 2003

Model of the conjoined brains of Ladan and Laleh Bijani used by Dr. Ben Carson, 2003
African-American neurosurgeon, author, and politician Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr. (born 1951) served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Ce qui se passe dans la tete de ces petites dames et de ces petits messieurs

Ce qui se passe dans la tete de ces petites dames et de ces petits messieurs, Etude d apres Gall (engraving)
1094550 Ce qui se passe dans la tete de ces petites dames et de ces petits messieurs, Etude d apres Gall (engraving) by French School

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Exterior of National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic, Queen Square, Bloomsbury

Exterior of National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic, Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London. Date: 1885

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Dr Thierry de Martel, French surgeon, 1935

Dr Thierry de Martel, French surgeon, 1935. Martel (1875-1940) was one of the pioneers of the field of neurosurgery in France

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Trephine used by Dr. Ben Carson, 1984-1995. Creator: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc

Trephine used by Dr. Ben Carson, 1984-1995. Creator: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc
African-American neurosurgeon, author, and politician Benjamin Solomon Carson Sr. (born 1951) served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Deep brain stimulation, X-ray

Deep brain stimulation, X-ray
Image Xrays Crane (Sur Projection 3D Modèle) En Incidence De Profil Chez Une Patiente De 54 Ans, Parkinsonienne Traitee Sous Protocole De Neurochirurgie; Visualisation Des Electrodes De

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Brain

Brain
Antique illustration of a human brain

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Brain section

Brain section

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Ventricular shunt, X-ray

Ventricular shunt, X-ray
Ventricular shunt. X-ray of the head of a 52-year-old patient with hydrocephalus, showing the position of a ventricular shunt (dark lines, right) and its external valve (round, centre right)

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Deep brain stimulation and nerve cells C016 / 7200

Deep brain stimulation and nerve cells C016 / 7200
Deep brain stimulation (DBS). Computer artwork showing an electrode sending electrical impulses to nerve cells. DBS was developed for the treatment of Parkinsons disease

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Brain operation in progress

Brain operation in progress
Brain surgery. View of an operating theatre during a neurosurgery procedure. The surgeons are at top left, along the left is the patients body under sheets

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Surgeon looking at brain scans

Surgeon looking at brain scans
Brain surgery. A surgeon studying a set of scans taken of a patient prior to surgery. Modern CT and MRI scans are an invaluable aid in brain surgery

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Surgeons looking at brain scans

Surgeons looking at brain scans
Brain surgery. Surgeons discussing a set of scans taken of a patient prior to surgery. Modern CT and MRI scans are an invaluable aid in brain surgery

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Brain pacemaker, artwork

Brain pacemaker, artwork
Brain pacemaker. Computer artwork showing a deep brain stimulation (DBS) electrode (right and inset) implanted in a persons brain, with a control box located on the persons chest (lower left)

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Deep brain stimulation and nerve cell C016 / 7205

Deep brain stimulation and nerve cell C016 / 7205
Deep brain stimulation. Computer artwork showing an electrode sending electrical impulses to nerve cells. In the background a light micrograph (LM) of a section through grey matter in the brain

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Deep brain stimulation and nerve cell C016 / 7203

Deep brain stimulation and nerve cell C016 / 7203
Deep brain stimulation. Computer artwork showing an electrode sending electrical impulses to nerve cells. In the background a light micrograph (LM) of a section through grey matter in the brain

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Deep brain stimulation and nerve cells C016 / 7206

Deep brain stimulation and nerve cells C016 / 7206
Deep brain stimulation (DBS). Computer artwork showing an electrode sending electrical impulses to nerve cells. DBS was developed for the treatment of Parkinsons disease

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Robot carrying out simulated brain surgery

Robot carrying out simulated brain surgery
Robot-aided surgery. Intelligent robot (upper frame) carrying out simulated brain surgery on a model head. This minimally invasive surgery (MIS)

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Carrying out simulated robot-aided brain surgery

Carrying out simulated robot-aided brain surgery
Robot-aided surgery. Technician carrying out simulated robot-aided brain surgery. This minimally invasive surgery (MIS) system enables delicate neurosurgery to be carried out with a precision of a

Background imageNeurosurgery Collection: Harvey Cushing, American neurosurgeon

Harvey Cushing, American neurosurgeon


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Neurosurgery, the intricate art of operating on the head, has evolved over centuries with advancements in medical technology and skilled surgeons like Nikolay Burdenko and Dr. Ben Carson. From ancient trephines to modern deep brain stimulation, this field delves into what happens inside the minds of individuals. In 1577, an engraving captures a historical moment in neurosurgery, showcasing an operation on the head. This black and white photo takes us back to a time when surgical techniques were just beginning to emerge. Nikolay Burdenko, a renowned Russian Soviet surgeon depicted in another black and white photograph, contributed significantly to the development of neurosurgery. His expertise paved the way for future generations of surgeons who would continue pushing boundaries. The conjoined brains model used by Dr. Ben Carson in 2003 serves as a reminder that neurosurgery often tackles complex cases such as Ladan and Laleh Bijani's separation surgery. The intricacy involved is awe-inspiring. An intriguing engraving titled "Ce qui se passe dans la tete de ces petites dames et de ces petits messieurs" (What happens inside the heads of these ladies and gentlemen) after Gall's study offers insight into early attempts at understanding brain function through anatomical analysis. The National Hospital for Paralysed and Epileptic stands tall as an exterior image representing one institution dedicated to treating neurological disorders. Its presence symbolizes hope for patients seeking relief from their conditions. Dr. Thierry de Martel, a French surgeon captured in a photograph from 1935, exemplifies international contributions to neurosurgical progress throughout history. Each surgeon adds their unique perspective to this ever-evolving field. A trephine instrument created by Codman & Shurtleff Inc. , utilized by Dr. Ben Carson between 1984-1995 showcases technological advancements aiding surgeons during delicate procedures involving cranial access points.