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Fast Facts
July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010
Inpatient Discharges: 611
Observation and Outpatient in a Bed Discharges: 80
Total Discharges: 691
Average Length of Stay*: 4.0 days
Average Daily Census*: 6.7
Patient Days*: 2,436
Total Surgical Procedures: 643
Includes Surgery Unit and Surgery Center
Neurosurgery Clinic Visits: 6,547
Dublin Close To Home Center Neurosurgery Clinic Visits: 0
Total Neurosurgery Clinic Visits: 6,547
* Excludes observation patients
Advanced surgical techniques for rare brain tumors, epilepsy or Chiari malformations. Urgent interventions for injuries due to trauma or stroke. Neurosurgery at Nationwide Children's Hospital provides the best possible care to all pediatric patients with neurosurgical needs.
Our staff works closely with the departments of Anesthesia, Neurology, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Plastic Surgery, Hematology/Oncology and many others to promote positive outcomes for neurosurgical patients from birth to age 21, and to selected adults with congenital neurological disorders.
March 2010 marked the completion of our new, state-of-the-art neurosurgical operating room, equipped with intraoperative MRI, advanced neurosurgical microscope system and stereotactic guidance.
Aneurysms
AVMs (arteriovenous malformations)
Brachial plexus injury
Brain tumors - Learn about our Brain Tumor Program
Cavernous angiomas
Chiari malformations
Craniosynostosis
Epilepsy (when surgery is required)
Hydrocephalus
Myelomeningocele
Neurological birth defects
Neurological trauma
Pediatric disc disease
Peripheral nerve injury
Spasticity
Spina bifida
Spinal disorders
Tethered cord
Trauma
Vascular disease
The experience and expertise of our neurosurgical team allows the provision of state-of-the-art care. Our surgeons value collaborative relationships with primary care physicians and believe in maintaining communication to support ongoing patient care. The team’s expertise includes minimally invasive endoscopic procedures to decrease the impact on the patient, minimize pain and promote faster recovery. They also specialize in minimally invasive treatment of intraventricular pathology and appropriate brain tumors.