Minimally Invasive Techniques

Modern neurosurgery is constantly evolving, with an increasing focus on approaches that minimise trauma while maximising precision and safety.

Minimally invasive techniques are designed to achieve the same or better outcomes as traditional “open” surgery, but with smaller incisions, less disruption to healthy tissue, faster recovery and reduced risks and complications.

A/Prof Peter Mews has advanced training in minimally invasive surgery spanning both brain and spine surgery. His areas of expertise include:

Brain Surgery

Vascular (“open”) and endovascular surgery (neurointervention)
Endoscopic surgery (neuroendoscopy)

Spine Surgery

Minimally invasive spinal surgery (MISS)

A/Prof Mews is one of Australia’s few dual-trained specialists in vascular (open microsurgery) and endovascular surgery (catheter surgery), as well as endoscopic (neuroendoscopy) neurosurgery, which uses small tubes to access the pathology. He is also trained minimally invasive neuro-spinal surgery and deep brain stimulation, providing world-class treatment that spans brain, spine, nerve and movement disorders.

By integrating these approaches, A/Prof Mews offers patients access to world-class neurosurgical care closer to home.

Expert neurosurgical and spinal surgical care, combining advanced techniques with compassionate support for patients across Canberra, Wagga Wagga and the South Coast.

A/Prof Peter Mews is one of Australia’s few dual-trained specialists in both open and endovascular neurosurgery. He is also trained in minimally invasive spinal surgery and deep brain stimulation to treat movement disorders, providing world-class treatment that spans brain, spine and nerve disorders.

Brain & Cerebrovascular

Spine & Nerves