- Name of Head of Department: Prof. Dr. Mohan Raj Sharma
- Department introduction/description :
The Neurosurgery Department of MMC is a key part of the Institute of Medicine in Kathmandu, Nepal. The department of Neurosurgery is one of the earliest to provide sub speciality training since 2010 AD. Currently 10batches of graduates have been trained with degree of MCh and providing neurosurgical services across Nepal and abroad.
a major tertiary care center for Neurosurgical care, including specialized units like the Intensive Care Unit and neurological units.
The department is staffed by highly trained neurosurgeons who handle a wide range of complex cases, including brain tumors, aneurysms, trauma, pediatric cases, and various neurological disorders with advanced neurosurgical equipment.
The department is also heavily involved in teaching and research, with activities such as journal clubs, case presentations, and mortality reviews. This ensures that both residents and medical students receive comprehensive training and exposure to the latest advancements in neurosurgery.
- Department vision, mission and goals:
The Neurosurgery Department at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital (TUTH) aims to be a center of excellence in neurosurgical care, education, and research. They strive to provide the highest quality of patient care, advance the field through innovative research, and train the next generation of neurosurgeons.
Department of Neurosurgery mission
Patient Care: To deliver comprehensive and compassionate neurosurgical care to patients, utilizing the latest technology and evidence-based practices.
Education: To provide rigorous and comprehensive training to medical students, residents, ensuring they
are well-prepared for their careers in neurosurgery.
Research: To conduct cutting-edge research that advances the understanding and treatment of neurological disorders, contributing to the global body of knowledge in neurosurgery.
Department of Neurosurgery – goals
Clinical Excellence: Continuously improve patient outcomes through the adoption of advanced surgical techniques and technologies.
Educational Leadership: Develop and implement innovative teaching methods and curriculum to enhance the learning experience for trainees.
Research Innovation: Foster a research environment that encourages collaboration and innovation, aiming to publish findings in reputable journals and present at international conferences.
Sustainability: Ensure the department’s growth and investing in infrastructure and human resources.
- Department faculty members
| S.N. | Full Name | Designation | Full Academic Qualifications (Bachelor onwards) | Joined year | Remarks |
| 1 | Dr. Mohan Raj Sharma | Professor and HOD | MS | 1997 | |
| 2 | Dr. Sushil Krishna Shilpakar | Professor | MS, | ||
| 3 | Dr Gopal Sedain | Associate Professor | MS, MCh | 2010 | |
| 4 | Dr. Amit Bahadur Pradhanang | Assistant Professor | MS, MCh | 2015 | |
| 5 | Dr. Dipendra Kumar Shrestha | Lecturer | MS, MCh | 2023 |
- Academic programs and students educated/trained each year / total
| Level | S.N. | Program name | |
| Bachelor | 1 | MBBS BDS | |
| Masters | 2 | MD | |
| 3 | MS | ||
| Super-specialty | 4 | DM Neurology | |
| 5 | MCh |
- List of hospital clinical services provided and Number of patients served/treated
- Outpatient department -9528 patients
- Surgery – 600
- Inpatient service- 1155
- Emergency and Extended hospital Service
- Research activities of the faculties/department
- Pandemic ethics, international funded project by university of Oslo by Prof Mohan Raj Sharma
- MMC grant – Clinical characteristics, management strategy and outcome of patients with pituitary tumors in a tertiary centre in Nepal
- Original article (ongoing): Experience with Chiari Malformation
- Original article (ongoing): Outcome of patients operated for posterior fossa hemangioblastoma
- Original article (ongoing): Early experience of MIS discectomy at TUTH
- Original article (ongoing): Clinical characteristics, management strategy and outcome of patients with traumatic spinal cord injury in a tertiary centre in Nepal
- Original article (ongoing): Postoperative length of stay versus postoperative outcome in neurosurgery patients
- Original article (ongoing): Surgical outcomes following resection of vestibular schwanomma in a tertiary centre in Nepal
- Supervision Research activities of two medical students of USA (Stanford university and Downstate university of New York)
- Collaborative monthly research meeting online with Virginia Mason center USA
- Number of publications by faculties/department (last 1 year only) – Add relevant fields if needed
| Original articles | Review articles | Case reports | Newspaper | Online news | Total |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | |
- Training/Workshops/Conferences conducted by department
1. Current Opinion in Neurosurgery (COIN IV) – One day workshop conducted on Feb 24
2. 4th Annual Spine week 2023
- Achievements/Grants/Awards received by faculties/department
- Achievements:
- Grants: Asso.Prof Dr Gopal Sedain , Dr Sandeep Bohara and Dr Prakash Regmee received Travel grants to attend AIIMS Spine Programme New Delhi
- Awards: Dr Dipendra Kumar Shrestha – NSF fellowship in spine USA
