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Gamma Knife
Our Gamma Knife program is one of the leading stereotactic radiosurgery programs in the world, having performed over 15,000 procedures and serving as a leading international training site.... Learn more >
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High-Definition Fiber Tracking
Innovative HDFT technology has been implemented at the University of Pittsburgh allowing for accurate studies of structural brain connectivity in patients and in research activities ... Learn more >
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Endoscopic Endonasal Approach
EEA minimally invasive neurosurgery was pioneered at the University of Pittsburgh. The procedure allows neurosurgeons to reach deep-seated tumors and allows patients to quickly return to normal life.... Learn more >
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Human Neural Prosthetics Program
The Human Neural Prosthetics Program is a multidisciplinary effort exploring the utilization of brain computer interfaces for improving the lives of patients with motor disabilities. ... Learn more >
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Comprehensive Cerebrovascular Care
Our department offers one of the most comprehensive cerebrovascular care centers in the country, treating all forms of vascular disorders of the brain and spine in a multispecialty environment.... Learn more >
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Leading Minimally Invasive Spine Treatments
The University of Pittsburgh Spine Services Division has advanced a number of innovative spine procedures featuring less trauma and offering patients reduced hospital stays and quicker recovery times... Learn more >
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First Sports Med Fellowship Established
Fellowship will include rotations with Steelers, Penguins and other programs and will offer exposure in other sports-related specialties. Read more>
Experts Write on NFL Concussion Protocol
Concussion experts Okonkwo, Maroon, Miele, Norwig pen article for AANS on experience working with the NFL’s concussion protocol. Read more>
Presentations at 2019 CNS San Francisco
Department faculty and residents will participate in a number of activities at the 2019 CNS Annual Meeting set for October 19-23 in San Francisco. Read more>
Tyler-Kabara Featured in WPXI Story
Children's Hospital doc featured in WPXI-TV story showing how hospital's new intra-operating room MRI helped remove tumor from young girl. Read more>
Gamma Knife Marks 32 Years at UPMC
Over 16,000 patients have been treated at the Center for Image-Guided Neurosurgery, the first Gamma Knife site installed in North America. Read more>
Residents Take Honors at Pa Meeting
Daniel Tonetti and Michael McDowell win awards for presentations at the 106th Pennsylvania Neurosurgical Society Annual Scientific Meeting. Read more>
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