Stellenbosch University

Division of Neurosurgery

The Division of Neurosurgery, housed within the Department of Surgical Sciences is based at Tygerberg Academic Hospital, where our neurosurgery team handles everything from spinal surgery to craniofacial reconstruction, treating some of the most challenging neurological conditions. As part of the Clinical Neuroscience Unit, we work closely with neuroradiology, endocrinology, and pathology experts to ensure our patients receive the highest level of comprehensive care.

Education lies at the heart of our work. Our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes provide immersive, hands-on training that equips future neurosurgeons with the practical skills and confidence they need to excel. As part of the Clinical Neuroscience Unit, we work closely with neuroradiology, endocrinology, and pathology experts to ensure our patients receive the highest level of comprehensive care. Neurosurgery is undeniably challenging, but we meet that challenge every day – because when it comes to brain and spine health, excellence is not just an aspiration; it’s an absolute necessity.

Contact details
Phone: +27 21 938 9111

Physical address
Tygerberg Campus
Francie van Zijl Drive
 

“Our neurosurgery team handles everything from spinal surgery to craniofacial reconstruction, treating some of the most challenging neurological conditions."

Our programmes

Specialised Neurosurgical Expertise (Part of MMed & Clinical Training)

These focus areas offer advanced clinical exposure and hands-on training for students within the MMed (Neurosurgery) programme:

  • Craniofacial Surgery: In collaboration with the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Unit
  • Pituitary Surgery: In partnership with the Neuro-endocrine Unit and ENT Surgery
  • Spinal Neurosurgery: Covering degenerative, traumatic and tumour-related conditions
  • Neuro-oncology: Diagnosis and surgical management of brain and spinal tumours
  • Neuro-endoscopy: Minimally invasive surgical techniques for brain and spinal conditions
  • Clinical Neuroscience Unit: Access to a multidisciplinary neuro-radiological and neuropathological database for teaching and research

Undergraduate Neurosurgery Training

This undergraduate programme introduces students to the fundamentals of neurosurgery through lectures, tutorials and hands-on learning.

MMed (Neurosurgery) Programme

This rigorous four-year postgraduate programme is designed for doctors specialising in neurosurgery.