Core techniques in operative neurosurgery

Get step-by-step, expert guidance on fundamental procedures in neurosurgery - both in print and on video. Core Techniques in Operative Neurosurgery, 2nd Edition, provides the tools needed to hone existing surgical skills and learn new techniques, helping you minimize risk and achieve optimal outcomes for every procedure. Led by Dr. Rahul Jandial, this concise reference offers quick access to the expertise and experience of the world's leading authorities in the field of neurosurgery. Presents consistent, easy-to-follow chapters that cover the indications and contraindications, pitfalls, tips and tricks from the experts, and more for each procedure. Covers minimally invasive spine techniques such as Thoracic Corpectomy and Minimally Invasive Direct Lateral Transpsoas Interbody Fusion. Includes new chapters on Microvascular Decompression and Brachial Plexus Injury Nerve Grafting and Transfers. Features procedural videos that summarize the key steps in neurosurgery. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Revised edition of: Core techniques in operative neurosurgery / [edited by] Rahul Jandial, Paul C. McCormick, Peter McLaren Black. ©2011.

Pterional (frontosphenotemporal) craniotomy -- Supratentorial occipital craniotomy -- Temporal and frontotemporal craniotomy -- Subtemporal (intradural and extradural) craniotomy -- Suboccipital craniotomy -- Extended retrosigmoid craniotomy -- Presigmoid approaches to posterior fossa: translabyrinthine and transcochlear -- Transcallosal approach -- Transnasal transsphenoidal approach to sellar and suprasellar lesions -- Supracerebellar infratentorial approach -- Occipital transtentorial approach -- Trauma flap: decompressive hemicraniectomy -- Parasagittal approach -- Supraorbital (keyhole) craniotomy with optional orbital osteotomy -- Frontotemporal craniotomy with orbitozygomatic osteotomy -- Subfrontal and bifrontal craniotomies with or without orbital osteotomy -- Far-lateral suboccipital approach -- Temporopolar (half-and-half) approach to the basilar artery and the retrosellar space -- Middle fossa craniotomy and approach to the internal auditory canal or petrous apex -- Retrolabyrinthine approach -- Pterional craniotomy for anterior communicating artery aneurysm clipping -- Pterional craniotomy for posterior communicating artery aneurysm clipping -- Paraclinoid carotid art…