Main description:

Recognized clinical leaders in neurosurgery and neuroradiology review the cutting-edge techniques and technologies now available and describe how minimally invasive techniques have influenced their subspecialties. On the radiology side, the authors explain the latest developments in magnetic resonance spectroscopy, functional imaging, and brain mapping, with emphasis on the application of image navigation directly in the operating room, using both preoperative and intraoperative systems. On the surgical side, some of the world's leading surgeons in pediatric neurosurgery, cerebrovascular surgery, neurosurgical oncology, spinal and peripheral nerve surgery, and trauma surgery detail how they use the powerful new minimally invasive techniques in the own practices. Among the novel approaches discussed are radiofrequency, radiosurgery, thermal therapy, and minimally invasive techniques that allow "molecular neurosurgery" via gene and viral vectors and local delivery systems.

Contents:

Part I. Techniques

Endoscopic Techniques, Equipment, and Optics
Liliana C. Goumnerova

MR Imaging of the Central Nervous System
Liangge Hsu

Proton MR Spectroscopy
Amir A. Zamani

Functional Brain Mapping Options for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
Alexandra J. Golby and Kathleen A. McConnell

Image Guidance in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
Richard D. Bucholz and Lee McDurmont

Intraoperative Imaging Using the Siemens 0.2- and 1.5-Tesla MR Systems
Christopher Nimsky and Rudolf Fahlbusch

Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms
Christos Gkogkas, John Baker, Alexander M. Norbash, and Kai U. Frerichs

Stent Angioplasty for Treatment of Intracranial Cerebrovascular Disease
Adel M. Malek and Clemens M. Schirmer

The Role of Embolic Agents in Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations and Tumors
Ricardo A. Hanel, Bernard R. Bendok, Jay U. Howington, Elad I. Levy, Lee R. Guterman, and L. Nelson Hopkins

Radiofrequency Lesioning
Michael Petr and John M. Tew, Jr.

Radiosurgery: Techniques and Applications
William A. Friedman

MRI-Guided Thermal Therapy for Brain Tumors
Ferenc A. Jolesz and Ion-Florin Talos

Gene-Based and Viral-Based Therapies
Manish Aghi and E. Antonio Chiocca

Local Delivery Methods Into the CNS
Timothy W. Vogel and Jeffrey N. Bruce

Part II. Specialties

Minimally Invasive Pediatric Neurosurgery
Michael Weaver and Mark R. Proctor

Minimally Invasive Techniques in Vascular Neurosurgery
Prithvi Narayan and Daniel L. Barrow

Minimally Invasive Treatment for Brain Tumors
Dennis S. Oh and Peter M. Black

New Directions in Spinal Surgery
Ian F. Dunn and Marc E. Eichler

Endoscopic Techniques in the Management of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
David F. Jimenez

Minimally Invasive Procedures in Traumatic Brain Injury
Edward Ahn, William C. Chiu, Max Wintermark, Bizhan Aarabi, and Howard Eisenberg

Index