Surgery of the skull base Taking advantage of a unique opportunity for expansion, the Department of Neurological Surgery hired Dr. Jacques Morcos. Dr. Morcos works together with Dr. Heros as a specialist in the field of skull base surgery, as well as neurovascular surgery. In addition, cooperation between the Ophthalmology Department, the Otolaryngology Department, and the Neurointerventional Radiology group will assure the success of this program, since many complex tumors of the skull base require a multidisciplinary therapeutic service that may include embolization for interventional neuroradiology or irradiation with the Gamma Knife. The integration of experts from several disciplines into a program that is well coordinated by the Institute will assure success. This program will offer services not available in many Latin American countries.
Seizure disorders The surgical treatment of epilepsy has made a comeback in the last few years.
Dr. Howard J. Landy, who also directs the Gamma Knife program, conducts the surgical program for epilepsy. Dr. Landy works in close cooperation with the University of Miami's International Center for Epilepsy directed by Dr. R. Eugene Ramsay. The Department of Neurological Surgery has an excellent neuro-oncology program that operates closely with the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Landy heads this program and works closely with Dr. Heros and Dr. Morcos. As a part of this program, the Gamma Knife procedure offers a unique advantage for certain patients with brain tumors.