Spine and Spinal Cord Tumors: Advanced Management and Operative Techniques( 2 DVDs)

In the last decade, research has led to dramatic advancements for treating spinal cord tumors and has confirmed the
importance of radical surgery for primary bone tumors and the role of multidisciplinary treatment for metastatic tumors
and sarcomas. Spine and Spinal Cord Tumors: Advanced Management and Operative Techniques is the first textbook to
combine these cutting-edge developments from the forefront of medical oncology and radiosurgery with information on the
most advanced procedures to reflect the latest trends, techniques, and information. The result is a comprehensive work
that is current, clinically relevant, and filled with valuable insights that will change the way you treat spinal cord
tumors.

Comprehensive Coverage
Divided into 4 Parts, the book begins with Fundamentals and includes chapters on anatomy, neuroradiology, heavy
particle radiation, and radiosurgery as well as rehabilitation and plastic surgery considerations for primary
reconstruction. Part II focuses on Oncology and includes chapters on site-specific disease as well as information about
the prognosis and treatment of specific tumors. Part III contains comprehensive clinical chapters on a wide range
operative techniques used for treating and resecting primary tumors. Each chapter includes information on indications
and contraindications, preoperative evaluation, clinical decision-making, illustrated step-by-step surgical technique,
outcomes, and case examples. Tips for avoiding pitfalls and complications and bailout techniques have been highlighted
throughout. The book concludes with Part IV on Complications and Outcomes. Two DVDs containing operative video
complement the text.

This is a Reference You Simply Must Own!
This landmark work is essential reading and a must for any professional treating spinal cord tumors. Its clear
organization and surgical guidance will improve your outcomes with your very next case.

Hot Topics Include:
Radiosurgery

En bloc resection of cervical tumors

En bloc resection of primary tumors

Cervical transpedicular corpectomy

Sacrectomy

Spinal tumors with pelvic involvement

Spinal sarcoma and hemi-pelvectomy
Available Summer 2012. Hardcover, Approximately 800 pages with 1,000 illustrations. 2 DVDs with operative video.