Schmidek and Sweet has been an indispensable reference for neurosurgery training and practice for nearly 50 years. The 7th Edition of Operative Neurosurgical Techniques continues this tradition of excellence, making it a vital resource for neurosurgeons, residents, and medical professionals. Under the leadership of editor-in-chief Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa and featuring contributions from over 330 internationally acclaimed experts, this edition equips readers with the most current knowledge in a rapidly evolving field.
This comprehensive guide includes:
- Detailed discussions on indications, operative techniques, complications, and outcomes for nearly every routine and specialized procedure related to brain, spinal, and peripheral nerve issues in adult patients.
- Coverage of the latest techniques in deep brain stimulation addressing epilepsy, movement disorders, dystonia, and psychiatric conditions; surgical management of blast injuries; invasive electrophysiology in functional neurosurgery; and interventional strategies for cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations.
- New chapters on bypass techniques in vascular disease, previously coiled aneurysms, CSF diversion procedures, surgical management of posterior fossa cystic and membranous obstruction, laser-ablation techniques, and brain stem tumors.
- Explorations of trending topics such as wide-awake surgery and various shunt techniques (ventriculo-peritoneal, ventriculoatrial, and ventriculo-pleural).
- Visual guidance featuring over 1,600 full-color illustrations and 50 procedural videos to enhance learning and application.
Authors:
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa MD FAANS FACS (Author)
Edition:
7th
Publication Date:
May 26, 2021
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