Neurosurgery Patient Education

Browse answers to neurosurgical patients' frequently asked questions or view procedure-specific resources below.

Learn About Your Brain

This brochure is a basic introduction to the human brain. It may help you understand how the healthy brain works, how to keep it healthy, and what happens when the brain is diseased or dysfunctional.

For Brain Tumor Patients

• Video: Brain Surgery Pre-Operative Brain Seminar
• Video: Brain Surgery Post-Operative Brain Seminar
• PDF: Details about post-op activities, weight restrictions, nutrition and more
• Visit Mass General Brigham's Health Information Center, which features information on a variety of topics, including brain tumors.
• Visit BWH's Brain Tumor Center homepage.

For Pituitary Surgery Patients

• Video: Pituitary Surgery Pre-Operative Seminar
• Video: Pituitary Surgery Post-Operative Seminar
• Video: Multidisciplinary Management of Acromegaly and Its Deformities
• Visit BWH's Pituitary and Neuroendocrine Program homepage.

For Spine Patients

• Video: Spine Surgery Pre-Operative Spine Seminar
• PDF: Post-op Spine Surgical Care
• Visit BWH's homepages for:
  • Neurosurgical Spine Service
  • Spinal Tumor Program
  • Adult Scoliosis Surgery Program
  • Neurosurgical Pain Service
  • Neurosurgical Peripheral Nerve Service

To make an appointment, please call 617-732-6600 or submit a request through our secure online form.

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