Neurosurgery

Unit Head: Associate Professor Andrew Danks
Telephone: 9594 2886
Supervisor: Associate Professor Andrew Danks

• Prevention of CSF Shunt Infection

• Participation in an International Study of a New Type of Shunt for Hydrocephalus

  This is a ventriculo-sagittal sinus shunt. The study is being organized by Medtronics

• Trial of a Novel Chemotherapeutic Agent In Recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforone

  This is an international phase 3 study run by a British drug company. The agent is Diptheria toxin conjugated to the transferrin receptor. This receptor is expressed high level on high grade glioma cells. The agent is infused at a very slow rate into the tumour bed via catheters are already planted surgically.

• Review of the Role of Surgery and Treatment of Cerebral Metastases

• A Prospective Randomised Study of Scalp Clips versus Artery Forceps to Maintain Haemostasis During Craniotomy