Neurosurgery

UPMC physicians are renowned for pioneering cutting-edge medical advancements. At UPMC’s Minimally Invasive endoNeurosurgery Center (MINC), surgeons can treat cancer as well as vascular, nerve, spinal, neurological, and other conditions using powerful imaging technology and special surgical techniques and tools to visualize and access hard-to-reach areas. Minimal or no incisions are needed, allowing patients to return to their normal activities sooner, sometimes within hours or days of surgery.

With more than 1,500 patients treated each year, MINC is one of the leading minimally invasive neurosurgical facilities in the world. The center serves as a local, national, and international resource for patients seeking the most current approaches to structural neurologic disorders, and the experience of the surgical team is unparalleled.

MINC’s multi-disciplinary team includes neurosurgeons, otolaryngologists, radiologists, neurophysiologists, and other experts in diagnosing and treating complex brain, skull base, and spine disorders. A revolutionary technique developed at MINC, the Expanded Endonasal Approach (EEA), allows surgeons to use endoscopes and other specially designed instruments to treat many types of brain and spinal abnormalities. The successful evolution of EEA can be directly attributed to the unique collaboration between physicians with different areas of specialization.

Currently, plans are in development for global delivery of UPMC’s neurosurgery and MINC programs.