Mr Barrie White 2017-11-24 Person 5 5 0

I was referred to Mr Barrie White as an NHS patient from the Musculo-Skeletal team in Louth Lincolnshire. I had been told over the phone by Musculo Skeletal that following a recent MRI that a cyst had been found that was narrowing the spinal cord. I was advised that the Neurosurgical team at QMC were the best. My first appointment with Mr White was on Monday 16th October 2017. Mr White examined me and asked me to describe my symptoms. He then got the MRI imaging on screen and explained that it was an actual tumour narrowing the spinal cord with a cyst on top. He spent time explaining what would happen if I left the tumour in place and the surgical options, including the risks. If I did not have the operation then it was a sure thing that I would end up paralysed and incontinent. There was a 10-20% chance of failure having the operation but for me it was a no brainer. I had the operation a ‘T12/L1 laminectomy for intradural spinal tumour’ on Wednesday 15th November 2017. After the operation Mr White personally called my Husband to let him know how the surgery went. Mr White visited me daily until he went on Holiday, I stayed in Hospital for one week. Mr White is a calm, personable, highly skilled Neurosurgeon who is highly regarded within his field and a valuable member of the Neurosurgical team at QMC. I highly recommend Mr White and trusted him completely, which is crucial with regards to surgery within the spinal cord. Other members of staff described him as ‘The God’ of Neurosurgery. I must say I have been very impressed. I am now at home recovering and although my balance needs some work I walk better than prior to the operation which is amazing. Thank you Mr White, Laurie, his Nurse Practioner and all of the amazing Nurses on NSPU ward, I can honestly say they are an amazing caring team.