For complex brain tumours, skull-base lesions, hydrocephalus, meningioma, pituitary tumours or conflicting opinions, international patients sometimes seek a neurosurgical review at a major Beijing centre. This guide explains the routing logic, the records needed, and what a review can and cannot do. See also our specialist second opinion service.
Emergency warning: If the patient is becoming drowsy or confused, having seizures, vomiting, suffering a severe headache, worsening weakness, or showing signs of raised pressure in the head, seek urgent local neurosurgical care immediately. International transfer must never delay emergency care.
Beijing neurosurgical directions
- Beijing Tiantan Hospital — one of the world's largest dedicated neurosurgery centres; brain tumours, skull base, neurovascular.
- Xuanwu Hospital — neurology and neurosurgery, skull base and functional neurosurgery.
- PUMCH — where a pituitary or endocrine cause is suspected, a multidisciplinary (MDT) endocrine route may fit.
What records are needed
- Full MRI DICOM image files (not just screenshots) plus the MRI report.
- CT scans if available.
- Any prior neurosurgical letters or operative notes.
- Endocrine / hormone results (especially for suspected pituitary lesions).
- Ophthalmology / visual-field tests if vision is affected.
- Current medication list and a clear description of current clinical status.
- Passport information page if hospital registration or review is arranged.
See how to prepare medical records.
What a review can clarify
- Whether surgery is likely to be considered, and a possible approach.
- Whether a shunt or other procedure may be relevant (e.g. in hydrocephalus).
- The major risks involved and an indicative cost range.
- Whether the patient may be suitable for transfer for treatment.
What a review cannot do
It cannot guarantee treatment acceptance, replace emergency care, or give a definitive diagnosis without full hospital review. All decisions rest with the treating specialists.
How the pathway works
- Case brief and translation of imaging reports.
- Routing to the appropriate centre via the international department.
- Passport registration if an appointment or review is arranged.
- Written specialist review, or in-person consultation if travelling.
- Treatment plan and cost confirmed by the hospital before any visa step.
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China MedPass is an independent medical coordination service. We help with case preparation, medical translation, hospital communication, registration and appointment coordination through the international medical pathway. We do not provide medical diagnosis, treatment decisions, surgical recommendations, visa decisions or emergency care. All clinical decisions — including whether a patient can be accepted, whether treatment is appropriate, whether travel is safe, and the final cost — rest with the hospital and treating specialists.