Nemours

Neurosurgery

The Division of Neurosurgery diagnoses and treats infants, children, and adolescents who require surgery of the central and peripheral nervous system. The Division is staffed by experienced neurosurgeons who are specially trained in Pediatric Neurosurgery, all of whom are board certified in both Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery. Frequent diagnoses include hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, brain and spinal tumors, intracranial cysts, traumatic brain and spine injuries, spasticity, peripheral nerve injuries, Chiari malformations, myelomeningocele, syringomyelia, and tethered spinal cord.

The neurosurgeons work with physicians from other specialties to provide comprehensive, integrated care for children with multiple disabilities, including participating in our multi-disciplinary Spinal Dysfunction, Brain Tumor, and Spasticity clinics. The Division offers prenatal consultation and planning for neurosurgical difficulties diagnosed in utero. Through the A.I. duPont Hospital for Children’s alliance with the Christiana Care Health System, the Christiana Care Medical Center transfers newborns who require neurosurgical intervention to the A.I. duPont Hospital for Children for treatment. Through the A.I. duPont Hospital for Children’s alliance with Thomas Jefferson University, infants and children are evaluated and treated at the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

One member of the division, Dr. Benjamin Warf, is internationally recognized for developing unique endoscopic techniques for children with hydrocephalus that can allow many children to be treated without placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.

Click here to read an article about Dr. Benjamin Warf.

New Procedure Could Reduce Brain Surgery Risks
Monday, August 04, 2008 @ 01:30 PM EDTNemours Enterprise
Neurosurgeon Ben Warf's new approach to brain surgery for hydrocephalus offers an alternative to the risky standard treatment of installing a shunt.... New Procedure Could Reduce Brain Surgery Risks
Benjamin C. Warf, MD, Presented with 2007 AANS Humanitarian Award
Friday, May 04, 2007 @ 10:39 AM EDTWilmington, Delaware
In recognition of his unwavering dedication to neurosurgical science and the medical community, Benjamin C. Warf, MD, has been named the recipient of the 2007 Humanitarian Award of the American... Benjamin C. Warf, MD, Presented with 2007 AANS Humanitarian Award
Internationally Recognized Neurosurgeon Joins Nemours
Wednesday, October 25, 2006 @ 12:00 AM EDTNemours Enterprise
In July 2006, a pediatric neurosurgeon Benjamin Warf, MD, joined the Division of Neurosurgery at the Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. Dr. Warf developed a unique surgical technique... Internationally Recognized Neurosurgeon Joins Nemours

Typical Diagnoses/Problems:

  • Hydrocephalus
  • Craniosynostosis
  • Brain tumors
  • Spinal tumors
  • Intracranial cysts
  • Brain and Spine Injuries
  • Spasticity
  • Peripheral Nerve Injury
  • Chiari Malformations
  • Myelomeningocele
  • Syringomyelia
  • Tethered spinal cord

Common Diagnoses in the NICU

 


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