Have you ever wondered how to become a neurosurgeon in the UK? This animated video, in collaboration with Merlin Strangeway, will give you an overview of the path to becoming a consultant neurosurgeon and the kinds of things that you need to do!
Videos
What is neurosurgery?
There’s a common misconception that neurosurgery is all awake brain surgery and deep brain stimulation. This is a simple video to explain some of the different types of neurosurgery that we do. The terminology is all United Kingdom terminology. The main types are: Degenerative spine Complex spine Functional Paediatric Trauma Vascular Hydrocephalus Neuro-oncology Skullbase If […]
CT scan – see inside!
What is it like to be scanned in a CT scanner? Want to know how CT scanners work and why they’re so important in neurosurgery? This episode of the Brain Surgeon’s Vlog will answer all of those questions and yes, those are my feet and yes, I’m in the CT scanner! The art and animations […]
The Neurosurgery Operating Theatre – Take a look inside!
Have you ever wanted to step inside a high-tech neurosurgery operating theatre? Take a guided tour of the Neurosurgery Operating Theatre at The Royal London Hospital with the Brain Surgeon’s Vlog. The main things you’re going to see are the Carl Zeiss operating microscope, operating table and the brutal Mayfield Clamp, anaesthetic room and machine. […]
The Brain Surgeon’s Vlog – London’s Air Ambulance
Join The Brain Surgeon’s Vlog as we head to the rooftop helipad of the Royal London Hospital 🏥 to meet London’s Air Ambulance 🚁! This is where neurosurgery meets emergency medicine. Many thanks to Captains Jeffers and Thomson for their time as well as everyone at London’s Air Ambulance (including Molly, Jim and Alexandra for […]