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Stomach cancer today is one of the most aggressive oncological diseases. Japan, Brazil, and Finland are regions with high morbidity and mortality rates from that illness. That is mainly associated with the nature of nutrition, lifestyle, and environmental factors. The disease is widespread and has a low percentage of five-year survival in the late stages (on average, 10-20%). Therefore, experts worldwide are looking for answers to how to treat stomach cancer.

About 6–10% of all brain tumors are caused by an acoustic neuroma, or 1-20 cases to 1 million per year. In about 90% of cases, the first from acoustic neuroma symptoms is hearing loss in just one ear. More than 90% of the time, surgery for an acoustic neuroma stops the growth of the tumor.

Nerve, nerve root, and plexus diseases are common neurological conditions with typical symptoms. The disorders can affect a single nerve or a plexus of them. Nerve root disease causes pressure, pinching, or stretching of the nerve tissue that exits or enters the spinal cord. It is usually caused by bony growths on the vertebrae and narrowing of the opening through which the nerve passes, herniated disc or osteochondrosis.

Injuries or diseases often disrupt the functions of the body. Memory impairment, speech, paralysis, movement restrictions, and depression are frequent companions of the main problem. As a result, the patient needs rehabilitation. Modern programs and techniques can help to recover, even with severe injuries. For example, robotic rehabilitation in leading clinics in Poland significantly accelerates patients' return to daily life.

A tumor of the bile ducts, or cholangiocarcinoma, is a rare and very aggressive malignant tumor. It's hard to fight because it is often diagnosed at late stages and is located in "uncomfortable" places, where it is complicated to remove surgically. This disease is hazardous: it develops rapidly and is prone to metastasis. In addition, bile duct cancer is incurable at later stages, so early diagnosis is crucial.

About 1% of all lesions inside the brain are arachnoid cysts. They occur in 3 of every 100 people. Between 25% and 40% of people have pineal cysts, mostly without symptoms. Open microsurgery is the most effective treatment for cysts in the head, boasting success rates of 93.3% - 100%.