Principles and Practice of Keyhole Brain Surgery

Charles Teo

ISBN 10: 3132431915 / ISBN 13: 9783132431911

Published by Georg Thieme Verlag KG Apr 2015, 2015

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Neuware - A step-by-step guide to modern techniques of keyhole brain surgery Developed 20 years ago by leading innovators in the field, the keyhole concept of brain surgery has become an integral part of the practice of neurosurgery. This timely and comprehensive book covers the thinking, philosophy, and techniques of modern keyhole brain surgery, including a realistic assessment of its benefits and limitations. Written by expert practitioners and highlighted by vivid surgical illustrations and procedural videos, Principles and Practice of Keyhole Brain Surgery functions as an experienced mentor working side by side with neurosurgeons as they master the techniques. Special Features: Introduces the basic principles of the keyhole approach, including the practical, technical, and logistical aspects of planning procedures and operating through small openings Beautifully illustrated with nearly 1,000 endoscopic images, diagrams, surgical drawings, and operative photographs, many showing stepbystep procedures Details the pivotal role of the endoscope in keyhole brain surgery and its ability to provide multiple angles of visualization, including a useful catalog of clinical situations where the endoscope has proven most effective Demonstrates contemporary keyhole approaches (e.g., the eyebrow/subfrontal approach) in procedures for supratentorial intraaxial brain tumors, tumors of the cribriform plate and orbit, parasellar masses, craniopharyngiomas, tumors of the middle fossa and cavernous sinus, and many other conditions in the cranial base Offers more than 100 procedural videos on the Thieme MediaCenter, narrated by the authors and aligned to the chapters in the book for an unparalleled learning resource Providing all the information necessary to achieve surgical goals through well placed, smaller openings?with the added benefits of shorter procedures, fewer wound complications, and better patient outcomes?Principles and Practice of Keyhole Brain Surgery is essential for every neurosurgeon in practice today.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Principles and Practice of Keyhole Brain Surgery
• Publisher: Georg Thieme Verlag KG Apr 2015
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3132431915
• ISBN 13: 9783132431911
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 305W x 227H x 21D millimeters 305 millimeters width by 227 millimeters height by 21 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1271 grams

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Synopsis

A step-by-step guide to modern techniques of keyhole brain surgery

Developed 20 years ago by leading innovators in the field, the keyhole concept of brain surgery has become an integral part of the practice of neurosurgery. This timely and comprehensive book covers the thinking, philosophy, and techniques of modern keyhole brain surgery, including a realistic assessment of its benefits and limitations. Written by expert practitioners and highlighted by vivid surgical illustrations and procedural videos, Principles and Practice of Keyhole Brain Surgery functions as an experienced mentor working side by side with neurosurgeons as they master the techniques.

Special Features:

• Introduces the basic principles of the keyhole approach, including the practical, technical, and logistical aspects of planning procedures and operating through small openings
• Beautifully illustrated with nearly 900 endoscopic images, diagrams, surgical drawings, and operative photographs, many showing step-by-step procedures
• Details the pivotal role of the endoscope in keyhole brain surgery and its ability to provide multiple angles of visualization, including a useful catalog of clinical situations where the endoscope has proven most effective
• Demonstrates contemporary keyhole approaches (e.g. the eyebrow/sub-frontal approach) in procedures for supratentorial intra-axial brain tumors, tumors of the cribriform plate and orbit, parasellar masses, craniopharyngiomas, tumors of the middle fossa and cavernous sinus and many other conditions in the cranial base
• Offers more than 100 procedural videos on the Thieme's MediaCenter, narrated by the authors and aligned to chapters in the book for an unparalleled learning resource

Providing all the information necessary to achieve surgical goals through well placed, smaller openings—with the added benefits of shorter procedures, fewer wound complications and better patient outcomes—Principles and Practice of Keyhole Brain Surgery is essential for every neurosurgeon in practice today.