{"id":"e0112d6e-dae0-4c22-b808-78b1460338a7","slug":"are-innovation-and-creativity-possible-in-a-country-at-war-my-story-of-neurosurgery-in-baghdad-iraq","title":"Are innovation and creativity possible in a country at war? My story of neurosurgery in Baghdad, Iraq","authors":["Moneer K. Faraj"],"abstract":"Background: The letter discusses the challenges and innovations in neurosurgery in Baghdad, Iraq, particularly during wartime. Dr. Moneer Faraj shares his experiences and the development of functional neurosurgery, including deep brain stimulation (DBS) and Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Summary: Dr. Faraj describes the initiation of DBS in Iraq, detailing the training and collaboration with international experts. He highlights the establishment of a surgical laboratory, the introduction of a structured training program for neurosurgery students, and the successful treatment of over 4000 patients with Gamma Knife technology. Conclusion: Despite the difficulties posed by the war, Dr. Faraj emphasizes the importance of innovation and collaboration in advancing neurosurgery in Iraq. He expresses a commitment to continue developing neurosurgical practices and training future specialists. Keywords: neurosurgery, Baghdad, deep brain stimulation, Gamma Knife, training, innovation, war","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/e0112d6e-dae0-4c22-b808-78b1460338a7/featured/hero-1781561015797.png","publishDate":"2022-09-02T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_664_2022","categories":["General Neurosurgery","Letter to the Editor"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/11840/SNI-13-402.pdf"}