Essential Neurosurgery

Essential Neurosurgery provides a comprehensive introduction to neurosurgery for junior surgical trainees and medical students. The book concentrates on the principles of neurosurgical diagnosis and management of the more common central nervous system problems, including an understanding of neurology and the pathological basis of neurological disease. There is also coverage of neurosurgical techniques and postoperative patient management.
This new edition brings the text fully up to date and includes many of the biological and technological advances made in the field of neurosurgery that have improved surgical possibilities and patient outcomes.

Andrew H. Kaye is James Stewart Professor of Surgery and Head of Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, and Director of Neurosurgery and Director, The Melbourne Neuroscience Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.