The Enigma of the Impervious Nobel Prize for Neurosurgeons

Oday Atallah; Mustafa Ismail; Aktham O Al-Khafaji; Samer S Hoz

doi:10.7759/cureus.44246

The Enigma of the Impervious Nobel Prize for Neurosurgeons

Cureus. 2023 Aug 28;15(8):e44246. doi: 10.7759/cureus.44246. eCollection 2023 Aug.

Authors

Oday Atallah¹, Mustafa Ismail², Aktham O Al-Khafaji², Samer S Hoz³

Affiliations

¹ Neurosurgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, DEU.
² Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, IRQ.
³ Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, USA.

Abstract

The Nobel Prize, which has been highly esteemed since its establishment in 1901, carries significant status within the scientific community. The Nobel Prize in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Economics has long been recognized for its recognition of significant scientific contributions. However, the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine holds a distinct significance due to its direct association with advancements in human health. The subject of neurosurgery, which encompasses both clinical and academic domains, has witnessed remarkable developments; nonetheless, it has not yet been awarded a Nobel Prize. The objective of this investigation is to elucidate the factors contributing to the enigmatic nature of this recognition and propose feasible techniques that can be implemented to achieve it.

Keywords: neurology; neurosurgeons; neurosurgery; nobel prize; scientific achievement.

Publication types

Editorial