Neurosurgery: Principles and Practice (Springer Specialist Surgery Series)

This text provides information on the basic knowledge and clinical management required for optimal care of neurosurgical patients. Providing an up-to-date synopsis of the field of neurosurgery, the book covers the most common clinical conditions encountered by neurosurgeons. The chapters are organized under broad topics including investigative studies, perioperative care, the role of newer techniques, management of tumors, vascular and traumatic lesions. Additional topics are then covered including pediatrics, spine and peripheral nerve lesions, as well as functional neurosurgery and infections. Neurosurgery is a useful tool for neurosurgeons to consult for both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures. This book presents an up-to-date international perspective on essential points for neurosurgery for board exams and certification.

From the reviews:

"The book ... gives an up-to-date synopsis of the field of neurosurgery from American and British perspectives. ... It covers the most common clinical conditions encountered by neurosurgeons. It is dedicated to trainees or recent graduates in Neurosurgery but the quality of text provides important informations to senior neurosurgeons ... . The book with a high quality text and excellent illustrations is quite classical ... . it represents an excellent manual for learning the basis of neurosurgery and should be recommended ... ." (Prof. Didier Martin, Acta Chirurgica Belgica, Vol. 105 (5), 2006)