Andrew Law Neurosurgeon & Spinal Surgeon

Mr Andrew Law has been working as the Service Clinical Director of Neurosurgery at Auckland City and Starship Children’s hospitals.

He has performed a significant number of complex brain and spine operations for children and adults. He continues a busy public and private workload.

Operations

Pituitary surgery
Mr Law has helped over one thousand people from New Zealand and abroad with pituitary masses. Please see his Pituitary Handbook.

Brain Tumours
Mr Law has extensive experience in the surgical management of different brain tumours. These include both benign and malignant lesions of the brain and its coverings.

Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia
Mr Law is experienced in managing facial pain and trigeminal neuralgia. He performs both microvascular decompression of the trigeminal nerve (MVD) and balloon compressions of the trigeminal ganglion.

Management of Hydrocephalus and other fluid disorders
Mr Law has a board range of techniques and skills to manage hydrocephalus. This includes managing the different types of shunt and endoscopy.

Spine Surgery
Mr Law specialises in spinal surgery for the conditions of the cervical and thoracic spine. This includes the assessment and surgical management of nerve root compressions, traumatic injury, and degenerative conditions of the spine. Mr Law also manages tumours of the spine and spinal cord.

Peripheral Nerve Surgery
Mr Law offers surgery for management of carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve entrapment and masses on peripheral nerves. He is partnered with Southern Cross as an accredited provider.

Head Injury

Abnormalities of the Skull