Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

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

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1. Endoscopic Techniques, Equipment, and Optics
Goumnerova, Liliana C.
pp. 1-12








2. MR Imaging of the Central Nervous System
Hsu, Liangge
pp. 13-74








3. Proton MR Spectroscopy
Zamani, Amir A.
pp. 75-86








4. Functional Brain Mapping Options for Minimally Invasive
Neurosurgery
Golby, Alexandra J.; McConnell, Kathleen A.
pp. 87-112








5. Image Guidance in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
Bucholz, Richard D.; facs, facs; McDurmont, Lee
pp. 113-128








6. Intraoperative Imaging Using the Siemens 0.2- and 1.5-Tesla MR
Systems
Nimsky, Christopher; Fahlbusch, Rudolf
pp. 129-150








7. Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Aneurysms
Gkogkas, Christos; Baker, John; Norbash, Alexander M.; Frerichs, Kai
U.
pp. 151-174








8. Stent Angioplasty for Treatment of Intracranial Cerebrovascular
Disease
Malek, Adel M.; Schirmer, Clemens M.
pp. 175-186








9. The Role of Embolic Agents in Endovascular Treatment of
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations and Tumors
Hanel, Ricardo A.; Bendok, Bernard R.; Howington, Jay U.; Levy, Elad
I.; Guterman, Lee R.; Hopkins, L. Nelson
pp. 187-208








10. Radiofrequency Lesioning
Petr, Michael; Tew, John M.
pp. 209-224



11. Radiosurgery Techniques and Applications
Friedman, William A.
pp. 225-260








12. MRI-Guided Thermal Therapy for Brain Tumors
Jolesz, Ferenc A.; Talos, Ion-Florin
pp. 261-268








13. Gene-Based and Viral-Based Therapies
Aghi, Manish; Chiocca, E. Antonio
pp. 269-296








14. Local Delivery Methods Into the CNS
Vogel, Timothy W.; Bruce, Jeffrey N.
pp. 297-316








15. Minimally Invasive Pediatric Neurosurgery
Weaver, Michael; Proctor, Mark R.
pp. 317-330








16. Minimally Invasive Techniques in Vascular Neurosurgery
Narayan, Prithvi; Barrow, Daniel L.
pp. 331-344








17. Minimally Invasive Treatment for Brain Tumors
Oh, Dennis S.; Black, Peter M.
pp. 345-354








18. New Directions in Spinal Surgery
Dunn, Ian F.; Eichler, Marc E.
pp. 355-384








19. Endoscopic Techniques in the Management of Carpal Tunnel
Syndrome
Jimenez, David F.; facs, facs
pp. 385-400








20. Minimally Invasive Procedures in Traumatic Brain Injury
Ahn, Edward; Chiu, William C.; Wintermark, Max; Aarabi, Bizhan;
Eisenberg, Howard
pp. 401-422