Fundamentals of Operative Techniques in Neurosurgery, 2e

Unparalleled Guide to Neurosurgical Operative Techniques: Fundamentals Unveiled

Praise for the Previous Edition:

The renowned editors of this esteemed work have an unparalleled understanding of the integral needs of residents at the “grass-roots level” of their neurosurgical journey, providing an easily accessible repository of essential information, hailed as an invaluable resource by the esteemed Journal of Neurosurgery.

As the only portable handbook dedicated exclusively to operative techniques in neurosurgery, this comprehensive guide offers unrivaled coverage of every major procedure encountered in daily practice. Each concise chapter presents a meticulously crafted overview of key clinical information, encompassing indications, meticulous preoperative planning, intricate intraoperative technique, essential postoperative care, and insightful management of potential complications. Priceless insights and expert guidance emanate from renowned specialists representing every major subspecialty within the field, ensuring a truly comprehensive understanding.

Salient Features:

• Exhaustive coverage of all commonly encountered neurosurgical procedures
• Over 40 groundbreaking new chapters, including the latest advancements in intradural nerve sheath tumors, ulnar nerve submuscular transposition, lambdoid synostosis, and radiosurgery for skull base lesions
• Succinct bullet-point format for rapid and effortless reference
• Invaluable management pearls at the culmination of each chapter, highlighting and elaborating on key procedural aspects
• Nearly 200 meticulously crafted new drawings accentuating pivotal surgical steps

As an indispensable companion to the revered Greenberg’s Handbook, the second edition of Fundamentals of Operative Techniques in Neurosurgery stands as an indispensable resource for those pursuing specialization in the field, as well as for seasoned practitioners providing mentorship and support.

Errata Notice:

The initial printing of Fundamentals of Operative Techniques in Neurosurgery, Second Edition featured an erroneous version of Chapter 102, Posterior Cervical Arthrodesis. To ascertain the printing of your book, please consult the base of the copyright page. If the notation “Printed in Canada” appears above the book’s ISBN, you possess the initial printing and should refer to the rectified chapter.