Microsurgery of Intracranial Tumors


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Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows now a better analysis of the relationship between intracranial tumors and the surrounding brain tissue. Even very small deepseated tumors can be identified during the operation by intraoperative ultrasound. These technological advances have had a great influence on indications, planning strategies and microsurgical techniques. The author shows the functional anatomy of the brain with the eye and the mind of a microsurgeon and demonstrates well known topographical relationships under the aspect of an utmost gentle operative approach.




Keyhole Approaches in Neurosurgery


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Technological progress in neurosurgery - preoperative investigation of the exact anatomy of the patient, detailed planning of the procedure, and use of endoscopes and videosurgery – have made approaches for intracranial microsurgical procedures smaller compared to historically standard neurosurgical approaches. Building on the previous works "Endoscopic Anatomy for Neurosurgery" and "Keyhole Concept in Neurosurgery," this book offers a systematic overview of keyhole approaches in the daily work of a neurosurgeon. The approaches, strategies, indications and technical details described here are complemented by anatomical pictures, schemes, and artists’ illustrations, and analyzed with regard to geometric boundaries and the topography of the target structures.




Microsurgery of Intracranial Tumors: Supratentorial tumors


Book Description

Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows now a better analysis of the relationship between intracranial tumors and the surrounding brain tissue. Even very small deepseated tumors can be identified during the operation by intraoperative ultrasound. These technological advances have had a great influence on indications, planning strategies and microsurgical techniques. The author shows the functional anatomy of the brain with the eye and the mind of a microsurgeon and demonstrates well known topographical relationships under the aspect of an utmost gentle operative approach.




Cranial Microsurgery


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"The authors have definitely achieved their goal of providing a reference that is easy for both the expert surgeon and the neurosurgeon in training to consult in daily clinical practice ."-Child's Nervous System This important work - featuring complete information on all cranial approaches and techniques, and more than 2000 four-color photographs- marks a new level of achievement in neurosurgery publishing. Superbly conceived and designed, CRANIAL MICROSURGERY leads the neurosurgeon through each procedure in step-by-step detail, and brings together complete coverage of both surgical anatomy and real operative cases. This synthesis of anatomical information and extensive case-based data (including diagnostic histories, radiographic images, and intraoperative photographs) sets the book apart from other works in the field, and will be helpful to neurosurgeons at all levels.




Keyhole Concept in Neurosurgery


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Written by leading experts in the field, this book offers neurosurgeons instruction in a full range of procedures based on the keyhole concept. The book uses 25 operative cases-all illustrated in precise detail-to show how keyhole techniques can be applied in a wide variety of clinical situations.




Neuroendoscopy


Book Description

As a result of technological improvements, neuroendoscopy is now used in the treatment of many more patients, enabling the performance of previously unavailable operations with low complication rates and rapid patient recovery. This book presents the distilled experience of world experts in this evolving field. Current applications in a wide variety of settings are explained in detail and likely future developments are identified. In addition, the available neuroendoscopic instruments are reviewed and the results of international trials and collaborative studies, presented. This book will fully acquaint the reader with the breadth and depth of available neuroendoscopy techniques and their impressive therapeutic potential. It should serve as the reference book on neuroendoscopy for the next 10 years.




Planning Strategies of Intracranial Microsurgery


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In the previous volume, "Differential Approaches in - if approach is hindered through such variants, or - if the lesion itself has a close relationship to impor- Microsurgery of the Brain", the particularly prob lematical operations in the depth of the brain around tant vessels, for example, if arteries penetrate or the brainstem were covered. Even more than in other are just adjacent to a meningioma. operations on the brain, it was important here to decide before the operation which from several pos On the basis of this method, it was obvious to first sible approaches would be chosen. Therefore in this present the description of the veins and then to con present volume, it was obvious to try to describe sider the arteries and not to choose the direction of microsurgical operations of the brain primarily under the blood flow in the image analysis, as is usually the aspect of preoperative planning. This is done by done. Only then can one judge which problems might presenting the usual daily preliminary discussions be encountered. Certainly only a part of the suspected which have taken place in the Freiburg Clinic for the problems will show up during the operation. How last ten years. On the day before surgery, these ever, in view of the great number of possible difficul discussions are always carried out according to the ties, one should also be prepared for rare complica same principle: tions.




Clinical Functional MRI


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The second, revised edition of this successful textbook provides an up-to-date description of the use of preoperative fMRI in patients with brain tumors and epilepsies. State of the art fMRI procedures are presented, with detailed consideration of practical aspects, imaging and data processing, normal and pathological findings, and diagnostic possibilities and limitations. Relevant information on brain physiology, functional neuroanatomy, imaging technique, and methodology is provided by recognized experts in these fields. Compared with the first edition, chapters have been updated to reflect the latest developments and in particular the current use of diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and resting-state fMRI. Entirely new chapters are included on resting-state presurgical fMRI and the role of DTI and tractography in brain tumor surgery. Further chapters address multimodality functional neuroimaging, brain plasticity, and pitfalls, tips, and tricks.




Neurophysiology in Neurosurgery


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Over the last 18 years, there have been many advances in the field of intraoperative monitoring. This new edition of Neurophysiology in Neurosurgery: A Modern Approach provides updates on the original techniques, as well as other more recent methodologies that may either prove beneficial or are commonly used in neuromonitoring. The purpose of this book is to describe the integration of neuromonitoring with surgical procedures. Each methodology is discussed in detail as well as chapters describing how those methodologies are applied to multiple surgical procedures and the evidence used to support those uses. The second edition features a surgical procedure section, which focuses on specific surgical procedures and the type of monitoring used during these procedures. The original chapters have been updated, expanded, and the structure modified to ensure the book is beneficial to both physiologists and surgeons. This book is written for neurosurgeons, neurophysiologists, neurologists, anesthesiologists, interventional neuroradiologists, orthopedic surgeons, and plastic surgeons. - Provides a valuable educational tool that describes the theoretical and practical aspects of intraoperative monitoring through example - Presents in-depth descriptions of the most advanced techniques in intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring and mapping - Features a surgical procedures section that focuses on specific surgical procedures and the type of monitoring used during these procedures




Neurovascular Surgery


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This open access book presents the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of neurovascular diseases, and offers expert opinions and advice on avoiding complications in neurovascular surgery. It also covers complication management and post-operative follow-up care. The book is divided in to three parts; the first part discusses common approaches in neurovascular surgery, describing the steps, indications for and limitations of the approach, as well as the associated complications and how to avoid them. The second part addresses surgical treatment based on pathology, taking the different locations of lesions into consideration. The third part focuses on the technological developments that support neurovascular surgery, which may not be available everywhere, but have been included to help vascular surgeon understand the principles. This book is a guide for young neurosurgeons, neurosurgery residents and neurosurgery fellows, as well as for medical students and nurses who are interested in neurosurgery or are associated with this field in any way. It is also a useful teaching aid for senior neurosurgeons.