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The branch of medicine or biology that deals with the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

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Why can't surgeons operate on nerves?

Why can't surgeons operate on nerves? We see when operating, surgeons always try to protect the major nerves. Doctors handle bones, muscles, tissues but not nerves. Why? Can they see the nerves?
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