title: Neurosurgical center in Astana, capital of Kazakhstan.
abstract: Formation of the Republican Scientific Center of Neurosurgery (RSCN) in Astana, the new capital of Kazakhstan, has allowed improvements in neurosurgery in this country on a qualitatively new level. The latest achievements in neuro-oncologic, spine, pediatric, and vascular neurosurgery are available in the RSCN. The center has come into being as a result of dynamic economic development in Kazakhstan. The RSCN is ready to become a leading neurosurgical center in the central Asia region.
authors.affiliation: Republican Scientific Center of Neurosurgery, Astana, Kazakhstan. Raim@rambler.ru
authors.forename: Serik K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Akshulakov
authors.forename: Vladimir
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Zelman
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000639:trends*; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000639:trends; D006784:Hospitals, Teaching / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007623:Kazakhstan; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000639:trends*; D013503:Surgery Department, Hospital / Q000639:trends*