Deep Brain Stimulation
The Department of Neurosurgery at the University Hospital Basel offers Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) as an innovative treatment for movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and dystonia.
In a new explainer video, Dr. Ethan Taub clearly describes the entire DBS process—from diagnosis and planning to the surgery itself.
The video makes complex medical information accessible to both patients and healthcare professionals.
Patient journey in neurosurgery
A planned head surgery can cause uncertainty and anxiety beforehand. This short video explains what to expect before and during your hospital stay to help make your experience as smooth as possible.
Spheno-orbital meningioma
The video explains what a “spheno-orbital meningioma” diagnosis means and how specialists from skull base neurosurgery and oral, maxillofacial, and facial surgery work together.
Both clinics showcase their expertise and provide unique behind-the-scenes insights into their joint approach.
Awake craniotomy
Awake brain surgery may sound unimaginable at first, but it actually helps minimize many risks.
Our new film on awake craniotomy explains the careful preparations involved and how the experience feels from a patient’s perspective.
It offers an inside look at this remarkable surgical approach.
Liam
When their son Liam was born, Tiziana and Mirko Salvetti felt the same mix of joy and worry as many new parents.
They soon noticed something unusual about their baby’s head shape, and the diagnosis of craniosynostosis initially left them shocked and overwhelmed.
This video tells the story of how the Salvetti family experienced Liam’s treatment at the UKBB and their journey through his recovery.
Timur
When their son Timur was born, a brain cyst was discovered, requiring early surgery.
Despite the first operation, his condition did not improve, leading the Yerzhanov family to come to the UKBB in Switzerland for a second surgery.
This video shares Timur’s story, his journey through treatment, and the family’s experience at the UKBB.