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Department of Neurosurgery

The Department of Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital performs more than 2,500 procedures each year, safely removing tumors considered inoperable by other hospitals.

Neurosurgery home page Request an appointment 617-726-8581

Resources for patients and families from the Department of Neurosurgery at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Conditions treated by the Department of Neurosurgery
Frequently asked questions about transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary adenomas
Frequently asked questions about transsphenoidal surgery for Cushing's disease
Pituitary tumors and headaches
Pituitary tumor treatment options
Central nervous system vascular malformations: A patient's guide
Brain tumor treatment guide
Frequently asked questions about proton stereotactic radiosurgery
What to expect during stereotactic radiosurgery treatment

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