Brain Tumour
Surgery


Dr Hamilton has a keen interest in neuro-oncology and treats many different types of brain tumours.
She works in collaboration with oncology specialists at St Vincent's to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Spine Tumour
Surgery


Dr Hamilton is experienced in the surgical removal of spine tumours and restoration of the spinal column. She uses image-guidance technology and spinal cord monitoring in the operating theatre.

Cervical Spine
Surgery


Through additional subspecialty spine training, Dr Hamilton has a wealth of experience in treating cervical spine disorders. Surgery is often indicated for the treatment of arm pain or spinal cord compression.

Lumbar Spine
Surgery


Dr Hamilton is a specialist in spinal decompression and fusion surgeries for relief of sciatica or treatment of spinal instability.

Conditions and Treatments

Brain Tumours

Conditions
  • Astrocytoma
  • Choroid Plexus Papilloma
  • Colloid Cyst
  • Ependymoma
  • Glioma
  • Glioblastoma
  • Haemangioblastoma
  • Meningioma
  • Metastases
  • Oligodendroglioma
Treatments
  • Brain Tumour Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Craniotomy
  • Endoscopic Surgery

Brain Trauma

Conditions
  • Acute / Chronic Subdural Haematoma
  • Depressed Skull Fracture
  • Extradural Haematoma
  • Intracerebral Haematoma
Treatments
  • Surgery for Intracranial Haematoma
  • Cranioplasty

Spine Tumours

Conditions
  • Meningioma
  • Schwannoma
  • Neurofibroma
  • Metastases
  • Chordoma
Treatments
  • Tumour Removal
  • Spinal Column Reconstruction
  • Vertebrectomy (Corpectomy)

Spine Trauma

Conditions
  • Fractures
  • Dislocations
Treatments
  • Spinal Fusions
  • Laminectomy

Cervical
Conditions

Conditions
  • Disc Prolapse
  • Nerve Compression
  • Canal Stenosis
Treatments
  • Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion
  • Disc Replacement
  • Laminectomy
  • Foraminotomy
  • Posterior Fusion
  • Vertebrectomy (Corpectomy)

Hydrocephalus

Conditions
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Aqueduct Stenosis
  • Hydrocephalus Secondary to Tumour
Treatments
  • Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
  • Shunt Surgery

Lumbar
Conditions

Conditions
  • Disc Prolapse
  • Nerve Compression (Sciatica)
  • Canal Stenosis
  • Spondylolisthesis
Treatments
  • Minimally Invasive Discectomy
  • Far Lateral Discectomy
  • Laminectomy
  • Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
  • Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (PLIF)
  • Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
  • Foraminotomy
  • Vertebrectomy (Corpectomy)

Other
Conditions

Conditions
  • Chiari Malformation
  • Cavernoma (Cavernous Malformation)
  • Arachnoid Cyst
  • Encephalocoele
  • Skull Tumour
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Treatments
  • Chiari/ Foramen Magnum Decompression
  • Skull Tumour Removal
  • Carpel Tunnel and Cubital Tunnel Release

Dedication and expertise for your care.

 

I strive to provide patients with a holistic and evidence-based approach to care. Through comprehensive assessment, education and advanced surgical techniques, I aim to bring insight to neurosurgical conditions and achieve the best possible outcomes for my patients.

It is a privilege to collaborate closely with St Vincent’s medical teams, nursing and allied health to achieve best practice outcomes. It would be my pleasure to meet you.

You can read more here.

Dr. Kirsty Hamilton
MB BS FRACS