What is neurosurgery?
Surgical care for the brain, spine and nervous system
Neurosurgery covers the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Modern neurosurgery draws on a wide range of techniques — from minimally invasive keyhole surgery and the operating microscope to neuro-endoscopy and advanced implants such as adjustable shunts and spinal fixation devices — guided by imaging including CT, MRI, angiography, EEG and nerve conduction studies.
Interactive tool
Not sure where to start? Check your symptoms
This is general information, not a diagnosis — any of the symptoms below should be assessed by a doctor; the flagged items warrant same-day or emergency attention. Book a consultation to have your symptoms properly assessed.
Brain & Head Symptoms
Brain Tumour
- Recurrent or worsening headaches
- Nausea or vomiting with headache
- Blurred or double vision
- Weakness or numbness on one side of the body
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Changes in memory, personality or concentration
Brain Aneurysm
- Sudden, “worst headache of my life” Seek urgent care
- Headache that peaks within seconds Seek urgent care
- Sudden loss or disturbance of vision Seek urgent care
- Slurred speech or trouble finding words Seek urgent care
Spine & Nerve Symptoms
Neck (Cervical Spine)
- Persistent neck pain
- Arm pain, numbness or tingling from the neck
- Hand weakness or clumsiness
- Balance or walking difficulties
Lumbar (Lower Back)
- Persistent lower back pain
- Shooting leg pain or sciatica
- Leg weakness or foot drop
- Numbness or tingling in the limbs
- Rapidly worsening leg weakness Seek urgent care
- New bladder or bowel control problems Seek urgent care
- Numbness in the saddle / groin area Seek urgent care
This checker offers general education only and cannot diagnose your condition — it simply points you to relevant information. Any of the symptoms above should be assessed by a doctor; the flagged (red) items warrant same-day or emergency attention.
Areas of expertise
Comprehensive cranial & spinal surgical experience
Cranial Surgery
Aneurysm clipping, tumour resection, haematoma evacuation, pituitary and skull-base tumours, AVM removal, and epilepsy surgery including temporal lobectomy.
Spinal Surgery
Microdiscectomy, cervical and lumbar fusion, laminectomy, laminoplasty, corpectomy and arthroplasty for degenerative and traumatic spinal conditions.
Two Convenient Locations
Consulting and operating at Louis Leipoldt Medi-Clinic in Bellville and Netcare Kuilsriver Hospital — both open Monday to Friday, 8:00–17:00.
Our practices
Two Cape Town locations
Bellville Practice
Louis Leipoldt Medi-Clinic
Kuils River Practice
Netcare Kuilsriver Hospital
Ready to book a consultation?
Send a message with your details and Dr Lamprecht’s team will be in touch to schedule your appointment at either practice.