Overview

This volume provides a general view of the state-of-the-art in minimally invasive surgical techniques and procedures. Written by well-known neurosurgeons, it is as much a practical handbook as a comprehensive work for further reference and study. Contributors hail from all surgical disciplines and diverse locations, and are among the very top surgeons in the world today. Those who will benefit most from this reference include surgeons, surgical residents, surgical interns, and medical students on surgical rotations.

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Author:   Mark R. Proctor ,  Mark R. Proctor
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2005 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.70cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.964kg
ISBN:  

9781588291479

ISBN 10:   1588291472
Pages:   448
Publication Date:   14 April 2005
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

Techniques.- Endoscopic Techniques, Equipment, and Optics.- MR Imaging of the Central Nervous System.- Proton MR Spectroscopy.- Functional Brain Mapping Options for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery.- Image Guidance in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery.- Intraoperative Imaging Using the Siemens 0.2- and 1.5-Tesla MR Systems.- Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms.- Stent Angioplasty for Treatment of Intracranial Cerebrovascular Disease.- The Role of Embolic Agents in Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations and Tumors.- Radiofrequency Lesioning.- Radiosurgery.- MRI-Guided Thermal Therapy for Brain Tumors.- Gene-Based and Viral-Based Therapies.- Local Delivery Methods Into the CNS.- Specialties.- Minimally Invasive Pediatric Neurosurgery.- Minimally Invasive Techniques in Vascular Neurosurgery.- Minimally Invasive Treatment for Brain Tumors.- New Directions in Spinal Surgery.- Endoscopic Techniques in the Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.- Minimally Invasive Procedures in Traumatic Brain Injury.

Reviews

This is an important book that should be purchased by general neurology and neurosurgery libraries. - Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal ...this book will have something for everybody...a good overview for the trainee in neurosurgery. - The Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland A highly recommended book for clinical neuroscientists interested in MIS. - Cancer World

This is an important book that should be purchased by general neurology and neurosurgery libraries. - Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal ...this book will have something for everybody...a good overview for the trainee in neurosurgery. - The Royal Colleges of Surgeons of Edinburgh and Ireland A highly recommended book for clinical neuroscientists interested in MIS. - Cancer World

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