The Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Neurology and Neurosurgery (RSPC Neurology and Neurosurgery) is Belarus’s leading national referral center for the diagnosis, treatment, research, and rehabilitation of diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and nervous system. Located in Minsk and operating under the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Belarus, the Center combines advanced clinical care with scientific research, medical education, and innovation to provide highly specialized neurological and neurosurgical services. It serves both local and international patients, offering evidence-based treatment using modern diagnostic technologies and minimally invasive surgical techniques. The Center is also recognized as a comprehensive stroke center capable of performing advanced stroke interventions, including mechanical thrombectomy.
Services
Neurology
- Comprehensive neurological consultations
- Diagnosis and management of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases
- Epilepsy diagnosis and treatment
- Multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating diseases
- Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders
- Headache and migraine clinics
- Peripheral neuropathies and neuromuscular disorders
- Dementia and memory disorders
- Neuroimmunology and neurogenetic disorders
Neurosurgery
- Brain tumor surgery
- Spinal surgery for degenerative and traumatic conditions
- Cerebrovascular surgery, including aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations
- Endoscopic and minimally invasive neurosurgery
- Skull base surgery
- Pediatric neurosurgery
- Functional neurosurgery for movement disorders and epilepsy
- Surgery for traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries
- Treatment of hydrocephalus and congenital nervous system disorders
Stroke Center
- 24/7 emergency stroke assessment
- Intravenous thrombolysis
- Mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke
- Neurocritical care
- Comprehensive stroke rehabilitation
Diagnostic Services
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Computed Tomography (CT)
- CT and MR Angiography
- Electroencephalography (EEG)
- Electromyography (EMG) and nerve conduction studies
- Evoked potential studies
- Doppler ultrasound of cerebral vessels
- Advanced neurophysiological diagnostics
- Comprehensive laboratory testing
Rehabilitation
- Neurological rehabilitation following stroke, brain injury, and spinal disorders
- Physical and occupational therapy
- Speech and swallowing rehabilitation
- Cognitive rehabilitation
- Balance and gait training
- Personalized rehabilitation programs
Research and Education
- Clinical research in neurological diseases
- Development of innovative treatment methods
- Medical education and specialist training
- International scientific collaboration
- Participation in clinical trials and advanced neuroscience research
The following surgical techniques have been introduced and are being improved
- Use of a neuronavigation system in the removal of deep-seated brain tumors from functionally significant areas
- Use of a neuronavigation system in the removal of pituitary adenomas
- Endoscopic transsphenoidal removal of clivus chordomas
- Endoscopic methods for repairing cerebrospinal fluid fistulas of the skull base
- Endoscopic transcranial removal of skull base tumors
Main developments – neurology
- Management of patients with myasthenia gravis. The Republican Myasthenic Center operates at the Republican Scientific and Practical Center of Neurology and Neurosurgery to provide inpatient and consultative medical care to patients with myasthenia gravis. Diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. The Republican Center for Paroxysmal Conditions was established at the Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Neurology and Neurosurgery.
- Diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and muscle dystonia, including determining indications for neurosurgical interventions and treatment with botulinum toxin type A injections.
The Center is equipped with modern operating theatres, advanced neuroimaging technologies, intensive care facilities, and multidisciplinary teams of neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, rehabilitation specialists, and researchers. Its integrated approach ensures comprehensive care from diagnosis through surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term follow-up, making it one of Eastern Europe’s premier institutions for neurological and neurosurgical care.
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