What Are the Risks and Benefits of Pediatric Neurosurgery?
As with any surgical procedure, pediatric neurosurgery carries risks and benefits. Benefits include the potential for significant improvement in quality of life, relief of symptoms, and prevention of further neurological damage. Risks may include infection, bleeding, neurological damage, and complications from anesthesia. It is essential for parents to discuss these risks and benefits with their child’s neurosurgeon.
