1980s SURGEONS AND NURSES LOOKING DOWN AT PATIENT FROM ABOVE IN HOSPITAL OPERATING ROOM (Photo by Camerique/Getty Images) getty

August marks Neurosurgery Awareness Month , a time to recognize not only neurosurgeons but also the many professionals who ensure safe neurosurgery. I often compare surgery to a plane landing on an aircraft carrier. The pilot and plane capture attention, yet countless skilled individuals—seen and unseen—orchestrate this complex operation. Neurosurgery is no different. Numerous team members, both visible and hidden, make these procedures possible. Here, we spotlight the dedicated professionals who enable neurosurgery to succeed.

When you arrive at the hospital for neurosurgery, you encounter a skilled team of professionals in rapid succession. So, what do eac

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