Neurosurgeon & Spinal Surgeon Specialist

Mr. Ben Husien - MBChB, MRCSI, MMED, MSc, FCS(SA), FRCS (SN)

Procedures

Keyhole Surgery

We recommend keyhole surgery for Microdiscectomy or Lumbar Decompression procedures

Minimally Invasive Keyhole Discectomy: a procedure aimed to relieve nerve compression by removing a disc protrusion is called a Microdiscectomy.
Benefits of keyhole surgery include: minimised damage to muscles, reduced blood loss than traditional open surgery, reduced post-operative pain and aids a speedy recovery
It may be also possible for spinal fusion to be carried out using keyhole surgery for some patients, this is called MIS. MIS techniques allow percutaneous (through the skin) placement of screws and rods using small skin incisions, without the necessity to cut the underlying muscles or ligaments

Endoscopic Spinal Surgery

Minimally Invasive: Requires only small incisions, leading to less tissue damage.
Faster Recovery: Patients often experience quicker rehabilitation and return to daily activities.
Reduced Pain: Less postoperative pain compared to traditional open surgery.
Lower Risk of Infection: Smaller wounds reduce the chance of complications.
Inpatient / Outpatient Procedure: Some cases can be done without overnight hospital stay.

Testimonials

If you require spinal surgery for degenerative conditions, disc prolapse, spinal tumors, or are seeking treatment for brain tumors, hydrocephalus, or traumatic brain injuries, I am here to guide you through your journey to better health.

I was referred to the Hermitage by my GP in Dec 22 and had the good fortune to have Mr. Ben Husien assigned to my case. He is a calm, professional and understanding man and is quite clearly an expert in his field. At my first consultation it was obvious he had taken time to review my case in advance and was able to anticipate most of my questions. He took the time to do his due diligence, to check and confirm my diagnosis and severity etc. and patience with answering all my concerns and questions in a manner that instilled confidence. He went through my various options, their pros/cons/risks and the decision was made for surgery on my C-spine. My surgery was set for March 2023 and the whole process was seamless. I am happy to report that I am well on the road to recovery.

Mohammed Ben Husien, Neurosurgeon, to me is amazing. Not all Super Heroes wear capes, but this one wears a mask In 2021 following a fall and a CT scan I was diagnosed with a Temporal Mass (brain tumour). I needed surgery quickly. I needed a craniotomy, which is a huge operation, where the surgeon has to remove part of the skull to expose the brain in order to perform surgery. Ben Husien was my surgeon and after hours of intricate and intensive surgery he successfully resected most of my tumour. He is a gentleman, kind and patient he took time to explain everything to me in detail about my tumour, and the surgery. He is truly gifted … he’s the Liberace of Neurosurgery, truly amazing. Thank you Ben I’m really doing well and feeling great.

Mr. Husien removed 2 protruding discs from my spine. Unfortunately I fell not once but twice two weeks later and undid Mr. Husien’s delicate surgery! However he was able to re-do it later on, plus another disc that I damaged in the fall. This time it’s just wonderful to have no severe pain. With the help of physio I can feel my back is getting stronger day by day. Thanks Mr. Husien - highly recommended!

After suffering chronic back and leg pain for many years I finally found a surgeon who could help. Mr Husien performed ALIF surgery on my back. The recovery was very fast. Today I’m able to live a normal life again. I cannot recommend or thank Mr Husien enough for what he has done for me.

About

Mr. Ben Husien is an accomplished consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon with extensive training in Neurosurgery and spinal surgery at renowned institutions such as the College of Medicine of South Africa and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He has further honed his expertise through two advanced spinal fellowships. The first fellowship involved comprehensive training in spine deformity, spine trauma, and revision spinal surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa, as part of the AO spinal combined Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic complex fellowship program. The second fellowship focused on Neurosurgical spinal procedures at Beaumont Hospital, Royal College of Surgeons, encompassing areas such as spinal cord tumours, nerve sheath tumours, spinal metastasis, minimally invasive spinal surgery, and degenerative spine surgery.