Controversies in Skull Base Surgery

Description

State-of-the-art approaches and insightful discussions on challenging topics in skull base surgery
Advances in endoscopic, microsurgical, radiosurgical, and pharmacotherapeutic strategies have revolutionized
the treatment of skull base pathologies. Controversies in Skull Base Surgery, edited by Andrew Little and Michael
Mooney and authored by esteemed multidisciplinary contributors, focuses on management strategies and treatment
options for a wide range of tumors affecting the skull base, while addressing the most urgent and challenging
questions facing skull base surgeons today.

Throughout nine sections and 46 chapters, experts describe the treatment of neoplasms such as vestibular schwannoma,
meningioma, pituitary adenoma, craniopharyngioma, chordoma, cranial nerve schwannoma, sinonasal malignancies, and
others. In many chapters, authors provide instructional case studies and suggestions for future studies to help
clarify areas of controversy. This textbook is unique in that it tackles problems typically minimized or ignored
by other texts that impact a patient's quality of life and recovery.

Key Highlights



Part I Vestibular Schwannoma

1 Controversies in the Natural History of Acoustic Neuromas
2 Controversies in Radiosurgery for Acoustic Neuromas: Single-Session Therapy versus Hypofractionated Therapy
3 Management of Residual Vestibular Schwannoma After Subtotal Resection: Observation, Repeat Surgery, or Radiosurgery?
4 Treatment Strategies for Small Intracanalicular Vestibular Schwannomas in Young Patients with Good Hearing

Part II Meningioma

5 Transcranial Approaches Are Preferred for Certain Tuberculum and Olfactory Groove Meningiomas
6 Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery Is the Best Treatment for Certain Anterior Fossa Skull Base Meningiomas
7 Controversies in the Management of Petroclival Meningiomas
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Part III Pituitary Adenoma

11 The Role of Transsphenoidal Surgery Following Nondiagnostic Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling in Cushing Syndrome
12 Pharmacotherapy Options After Failed Surgery for Cushing Disease
13 Primary Medical Therapy for Acromegaly, Ready for Prime Time?
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Part IV Craniopharyngioma

18 Controversies in Radical Resection versus Subtotal Resection with Radiation in Craniopharyngioma
19 The Role of Open and Endoscopic Approaches to Craniopharyngiomas
20 The Molecular Pathogenesis of Craniopharyngioma and Potential Therapeutic Targets

Part V Rathke Cleft Cyst and Other Sellar Lesions

21 Resection versus Cyst Fenestration: The Best Treatment for Rathke Cleft Cysts
22 Headache in Patients with Rathke Cleft Cysts
23 Rathke Cleft Cyst Surgery: Indications, Outcomes, and Complications
24 Controversies in the Management of Histiocytosis and Xanthogranulomas

Part VI Other Cranial Tumors

25 Surgical Approach Selection for Skull Base Chordoma
26 Chordoma Genetics and Tumor Phenotype Profiles
27 Surgery versus Radiation versus Observation: What Treatment Is Best for Skull Base Paraganglioma?
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Part VII Cranial Nerve Schwannoma

30 Indications for and Outcomes of Radiosurgery in Trigeminal and Jugular Foramen Schwannomas
31 Challenges of Applying Endoscopic Techniques for Cranial Nerve Schwannomas
32 Management of Cranial Nerve III, IV, and VI Schwannomas
33 Treatment of Facial Pain in Patients with Trigeminal Schwannoma

Part VIII Sinonasal Malignancies

34 Induction Therapy for Esthesioneuroblastoma
35 Surgical Approach for Esthesioneuroblastoma: Controversy in Approach Selection
36 What Is the Role of Surgery for Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma?
37 Proton versus Photon Therapy for Sinonasal Malignancies: Pros and Cons of Each Method

Part IX Surgical Approaches and Techniques

38 Controversies in Skull Base Reconstruction Techniques
39 The Role of Lumbar Drains in Skull Base Surgery
40 The Role of Postoperative Antibiotics in Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery
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