German Society of Neurosurgery / Deutschen Gesellschaft fur Neurochirurgie (DGNC)

The association bears the name "German Society of Neurosurgery" Society is an association of physicians and scientists * who are active in the field of neurosurgery or at the art might be interested. Purpose of the company is the promotion of science and research and practical activities in the field of neurosurgery. Through exchange of scientific knowledge and practical experience and inspiration for scientific activity, the Company intends to promote the connection of German neurosurgeons with each other and cooperation with domestic and foreign doctors and scientists and neurosurgical societies. The company attends to the affairs of the times true in vocational training, further education and training and ensures the technical standard. It represents professional neurosurgery in their competence at national and international levels.

The foundations of modern surgery had been laid since the mid-19th century, and several nations have contributed: anesthesia to eliminate surgical pain was introduced in the USA (Warren 1846), antisepsis to prevent wound infection in Scotland (Lister 1867) . The topical organization of brain functions - a prerequisite for targeted interventions on the brain - was discovered in Germany (Fritsch & Hitzig 1871) and Scotland (Ferrier 1881).