Functional Anatomy of the Brain: A View from the Surgeon's Eye

This book essentially provides a refreshing description of the cortical and subcortical anatomy of the brain and how it relates to function. It includes subtleties of anatomy, advances in imaging, operative nuances, techniques, and a brief discussion about artificial intelligence.

It discusses surgical strategies on intrinsic brain tumors in general and gliomas in particular with several images. The issues that need to be considered in decision-making are explained in this book. The best surgical options are described step-by-step. The relevant anatomy and function of the region are discussed and show the consequences of the damage.

This book covers the intra-operative nuances to prevent neurological morbidity. Modern imaging features that help during surgery and decision-making are elaborated. The book is heavily illustrated with anatomical images, intraoperative images, radiologic images, and drawings supported by videos of the surgical approaches and techniques.

The chapter structure involves reoccurring headings, didactic elements such as chapter summaries, boxes (note, caution), bullet points, tables, flowcharts, key points. This book is handy for neurosurgeons, especially neuro-oncologists, which helps keep them abreast with the advances in the field.

Dr. Abhidha Shah is an assistant professor at the neurosurgery department at King Edward memorial hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College. She serves as an associate editor of ‘Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine’ and the ‘International Journal of Neuroscience.’ She has more than 125 peer-reviewed international and national publications and has written 20 book chapters. She has been awarded the Vesalius award and the Women in Neurosurgery – Greg Wilkins – Barrick Chair – Visiting International Surgeon award by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. She has a particular interest in the anatomy of the white fibers of the brain and intra-axial surgery related to anatomy and function. She has also been awarded the Indian Society of Neuro-oncology President’s award for her clinical research on this subject. 

Prof. Atul Goel is the chairman of the neurosurgery department at King Edward memorial hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College since 1998. Prof. Goel has written over 700 articles finding space in Pubmed. Prof. Goel has vast surgical experience on several complex issues. He has written two books published by the leading medical books publisher (Churchill Livingstone in 1997 and Thieme publishers in 2011). He has published over 180 articles presenting new (small and big) surgical techniques, more than 30 articles introducing philosophical and spiritual issues about neurosurgery. He is currently serving as the president of the craniovertebral junction and spine society. He has been awarded the eminent medical teacher, Dr. B.C. Roy National Award, Dandy medal for distinguished neurosurgery services-2018, Outstanding contribution award- Chinese society of Neurosurgery-2019, and International ambassador award by Congress of Neurological Surgeons, San Francisco 2019. 

Prof. Yoko Kato is currently working as chairman of the neurosurgery department at Fujita Health University Banbuntane Hotokukai hospital, Japan, where she also holds the position of assistant director of the University. Prof. Kato has received several awards, like the WFNS Medal of Honor award in 2019 and the honorary fellowship award in the American College of Surgeons in San Francisco in 2019. She is the editor-in-chief of ‘Asian Journal of Neurosurgery’ and has more than 300 international peer-reviewed publications. She has written numerous chapters in primary neurosurgical textbooks.