Advanced Techniques in Image-Guided Brain and Spine Surgery

by Isabelle M. Germano

Overview

An advanced technique quickly becoming the "standard" for all neurosurgeons!

A comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art technology currently available for neuronavigation. It will provide the reader with the clinical applications of this technology to various aspects of cranial and spinal surgery.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781638531043
Publisher:	Thieme Publishers New York
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	248
File size:	9 MB

Table of Contents

Part I Principles and Technology
1. Historical Perspective of Image-Guided Neurosurgery
2. Sources of Error in Image Registrations for Cranial Image-Guided Neurosurgery
3. Spinal Registration Accuracy and Error
4. The Optical Digitizer
5. The Mechanical Arm System
6. The Magnetic System
7. The Passive Navigational System
8. Image-Guided Neurosurgery Combining Mechanical Arm and Optical Digitizer
9. Videotactic Surgery
10. Endoscopic Image-Guided Surgery
11. Robotic Microscopes
12. Image-Guided Robotic Radiosurgery
Part IIA Cranial Applications
13. Image-Guided Brain Biopsy
14. Cerebrovascular Applications of Image-Guided Surgery
15. Image-Guided Brain Tumor Resection
16. Interoperative Image Update by Interface with Ultrasound
17. Interoperative Image Update by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
18. Image-Guided Epilepsy Surgery
19. New Directions in Atlas-Assisted Stereotactic Functional Neurosurgery
Part IIB Spinal Applications
20. Image-Guided Cervical Instrumentation
21. Thoracic Instrumentation: Stereotactic Navigation for Placement of Pedicle Screws in the Thoracic Spine
22. Image Guidance for Scoliosis
23. Image-Guided Lumbar Instrumentation
24. Computer-Assisted Image-Guided Fluoroscopy (Virtual Fluoroscopy)
25. Controversies in Image-Guided Spine Surgery

Editorial Reviews

3 Stars from Doody

Reviewer: Celso Agner, MD, MS, MSc (Michigan Neurology Partners)
Description: This book accomplishes the difficult task of summarizing the recent advances in the understanding and application of imaging technology for the diagnosis and management of intracranial and spinal lesions. This is an updated book, although still in its first edition.
Purpose: The purpose is to address the current understanding of complex image-guided surgery of the brain and spine. The objectives are worthy in this ever-evolving field of neurosurgery. The book clearly meets the authors' objectives
Audience: The audience is composed primarily of neurosurgical residents and fellows who, during their training, realize the importance of understanding the current applied computer technology to surgery. The authors are credible authorities in the field and deserve full attention to their ideas.
Features: Fifty-four expert authors contribute 25 chapters in this book. The contents comprise the broad realm of neuroradiology and applied neuroimaging, in particular when it is related to surgical applications of localized lesions and neuronavigation procedures of the brain and spine. Well-known authorities in the field of neurosurgery and neuroradiology author the chapters in this book which directs the reader into a different universe of neurosurgery — the one that will remain constant throughout the next generation of procedures that will be not only safer but also more precise. The pictures are of the highest quality. The price is a bit high for this book, but the authority and leadership of the authors justify the price.
Assessment: This is a must-have book in any neurosurgery library. It should be in orthopedic and neurology libraries as well.

Doody's Review Service

A good balance between the fundamentals of neuronavigation and technological innovations, making this book attractive both to trainees and those who already have considerable experience in the field. It is a worthy addition to a departmental library. - British Journal of Neurosurgery

"A valuable guide to image-guided stereotactic minimally invasive surgery.. The techniques are clearly described; the bibliography contains useful references; the layout is graphically appealing. Taken together, the book provides the specialist and the trainee with a valuable guide to imaging in neurosurgery."—Minerva Ortopedica Traumatologica

"A good balance between the fundamentals of neuronavigation and technological innovations, making this book attractive both to trainees and those who already have considerable experience in the field. It is a worthy addition to a departmental library." - British Journal of Neurosurgery

"A valuable guide to image-guided stereotactic minimally invasive surgery... The techniques are clearly described; the bibliography contains useful references; the layout is graphically appealing. Taken together, the book provides the specialist and the trainee with a valuable guide to imaging in neurosurgery."—Minerva Ortopedica Traumatologica

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