Neurosurgery
Maximum Precision and Surgical Safety
Welcome to the Neurosurgery Service of Hospital Ruber Internacional!
Our specialists are highly qualified and have extensive experience in the surgical treatment of various nervous system disorders, such as brain tumors, vascular malformations, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, and trauma, among others.
We use minimally invasive microsurgical and endoscopic techniques to preserve neurological function and alleviate pain, providing you with excellent care. Additionally, we have cutting-edge technology, such as the Zeiss KINEVO 900 microscope, neuronavigation systems, and intraoperative monitoring, which allow us to perform precise, safe, and effective surgeries.
Your trust in us is invaluable, and our commitment is to provide you with the highest quality of care at every step of the way toward your well-being.
On this page, you will find details about our procedures, techniques, and specialist doctors.
Your well-being is our greatest motivation.
- Team of Dr. José Manuel del Pozo GarcíaTeam Leader: Dr. José Manuel del Pozo GarcíaHospital Ruber InternacionalSpecialty: Neurosurgery91 387 52 91 / 91 387 53 56
- Team of Dr. Ricardo Diez ValleTeam Leader: Dr. Ricardo Diez ValleHospital Ruber Internacional, Centro Médico Paseo de la HabanaSpecialty: Neurosurgery91 387 52 71 / 91 387 50 00 / 91 457 77 64
- Team of Dr. Cristina Torres DíazTeam Leader: Dr. Cristina Torres DíazHospital Ruber InternacionalSpecialty: Neurosurgery91 387 50 00 / 91 387 52 71
- Team of Dr. Marcelo Budke NeukampHospital Ruber InternacionalSpecialty: Neurosurgery91 387 52 50
Minimally Invasive Microsurgery and Endoscopy
At the Neurosurgery Service of Ruber Internacional Hospital, speed and precision in diagnosis are key. To achieve this, we use a combination of thorough physical examination, high-resolution neuroimaging tests with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (3 Tesla), and neurophysiological studies. This integration of advanced technologies provides us with a detailed view of the neurosurgical pathology and its diagnosis, allowing us to make decisions with certainty and security in the treatment approach.
Our surgical approach focuses on preserving neurological function and alleviating our patients' pain by using minimally invasive microsurgical and endoscopic procedures. These techniques enable us to intervene with precision, reducing the invasiveness of procedures and speeding up the recovery process.
Our surgeries include:
- Cranial: Treatment of brain tumors, skull base tumors, vascular malformations, epilepsy, hydrocephalus, movement disorders, and chronic pain.
- Spinal Cord: Surgeries to relieve pain and stabilize the spine in degenerative, tumor-related, and traumatic cases.
We have cutting-edge technology, such as next-generation neuronavigation guidance and intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring. These advanced tools enhance the precision and safety of our approaches, ensuring optimal results and minimizing risks.
Trust in our experience and dedication to guide you toward recovery with precise and safe treatments.
Comprehensive and Personalized Approach.
Experience and Cutting-Edge Technology
In the Neurosurgery Service at Ruber Internacional Hospital, we perform advanced neurosurgical procedures for the treatment of brain tumors. We have cutting-edge technologies to precisely address each case:
Brain Tumors
Our expert neurosurgeons are trained to surgically address any type of brain or intracranial tumor. We use neuronavigation-guided biopsy procedures and tumor fluorescence-guided microsurgical resection. This allows us to treat various tumors, including meningiomas, gliomas, brain metastases, acoustic neuromas, among others.
Skull Base Tumors
Tumors such as pituitary adenomas can be approached using endoscopic endonasal techniques, allowing for less invasive intervention and faster recovery.
Our commitment is to provide you with excellent care, with precise and safe neuro-surgical procedures.
Trust in our experience and cutting-edge technology.
Advanced Neurosurgery with Maximum Safety.
Our team of specialists combines endovascular and microsurgical procedures, along with radiosurgery, to offer highly effective treatment.
These techniques allow us to address vascular malformations with precision, reducing the risk of brain hemorrhages and significantly improving the quality of life of our patients.
Trust our experience and the cutting-edge technology we use to take care of your health.
In the Neurosurgery Department of Ruber Internacional Hospital, we offer a wide range of spinal surgeries to treat various spinal pathologies. Some of the surgeries we perform include:
- Decompression and Stabilization for Degenerative Pathology
We treat herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and spondylolisthesis through minimally invasive microsurgical and endoscopic procedures. These procedures help relieve pain and functional limitations by decompressing the spinal cord and nerve roots, and also stabilize the spine with fusion techniques, if necessary.
- Resection of Spinal Tumors
We approach tumors such as meningiomas, schwannomas, gliomas, and metastases using microsurgical techniques. Our focus is on the complete and safe resection of tumors to improve the patient's quality of life.
- Surgical Stabilization of Vertebral Fractures
In the case of vertebral fractures, we perform vertebral cementation or instrumentation procedures to achieve effective stabilization and promote proper recovery.
Our team of experts is committed to providing the most advanced and safe treatments in spinal surgery
Trust our experience and cutting-edge technology.
Your health is our priority.
In the Neurosurgery Department of Ruber Internacional Hospital, we offer various surgical options to treat chronic neuropathic pain with effective results. Some of the surgeries we perform to alleviate this type of pain include:
- Microvascular Decompression and Percutaneous Rhizotomy
These techniques are used to treat trigeminal neuralgia, a type of intense facial neuropathic pain. Microvascular decompression involves relieving pressure on the trigeminal nerve by placing a protective pad. On the other hand, percutaneous rhizotomy involves the controlled destruction of the nerve fibers responsible for the pain, providing symptom relief.
- Radiosurgery
This treatment modality uses focused radiation to treat neuropathic pain, especially in cases of trigeminal neuralgia or facial pain caused by other factors.
- Brain or Spinal Neurostimulation
This technique involves the implantation of devices that emit electrical impulses to modulate the pain signals reaching the brain or spinal cord. Neurostimulation can be an effective option for relieving various types of neuropathic pain.
We understand the importance of finding solutions for neuropathic pain; trust in our experience and multidisciplinary approach to improve your quality of life and well-being.