Controversies in Neuroendoscopy

Description

A unique perspective on neuroendoscopic versus microsurgical techniques from world-renowned neurosurgeons
In the last two decades, neuroendoscopy has evolved from a fringe neurosurgical tool to an established subspecialty
focusing on the treatment of diverse cranial and spinal diseases. Today, neuroendoscopic technology is widely used to
treat supratentorial diseases, skull base pathologies, craniocervical diseases, and spinal pathologies. Despite the
expanded use of neuroendoscopy across several subspecialties, its benefits and disadvantages versus those of
traditional microsurgical methods remain highly controversial. Contradictory evidence in the neurosurgical literature
adds to the surgical decision-making challenges for veteran and novice practitioners alike.

Controversies in Neuroendoscopy by Peter Nakaji and Hasan Zaidi fills an unmet need for a book encompassing best
practices, patient selection, and limitations and advantages of neuroendoscopic surgical approaches.
Each case presents firsthand knowledge of internationally esteemed neurosurgeons, with a moderator, an endoscopic
expert, and an expert in traditional microsurgical approaches. The unique discussion of neuroendoscopy versus
microsurgery enables readers to compare the benefits and pitfalls of endoscopic and open microsurgical procedures
for a wide range of conditions.

In-depth comparative guidance on applications of the flexible endoscope, rigid endoscope, 3D endoscope, and high-
definition 2D endoscope versus the microscope

A full spectrum of neurological conditions across the age continuum with comparative approaches for skull base
surgery, pituitary surgery, hydrocephalus, spinal surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and arachnoid cyst fenestration

Radiological imaging and intraoperative photographs enhance cases and provide precise, insightful technical
guidance

High-quality color illustrations from the skilled medical illustrators at Barrow Neurological Institute reinforce
key points and surgical techniques

I History and Evolution of Neuroendoscopy
History and Evolution of Neuroendoscopy

II Skull Base Surgery
Microscopic versus Endoscopic Nasal Morbidity and Quality of Life after Skull Base Surgery
A. Pituitary Tumor Surgery
B. Anterior Skull Base Tumors
C. Craniovertebral Junction

III Paraventricular Lesions
Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy versus Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting
D. Management of Colloid Cysts

IV Neurovascular
E. Decompression of Cranial Nerves
F. Clipping of Cerebral Aneurysms
G. Evacuation of Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage
H. Approaches to Brainstem Cavernous Malformations

V Tumors
Open versus Endoscopic Supracerebellar Infratentorial Approaches
I. Intraparenchymal Brain Tumors

VI Pediatrics
Surgical Management of Hypothalamic Hamartomas
J. Craniosynostosis Surgery

VII Spine and Peripheral Nerves
K. Cervical Diskectomy/Foraminotomy
L. Thoracic Diskectomy
M. Endoscopic versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release

VIII Technology
3D Endoscope versus High-Definition 2D Endoscope
Flexible versus Rigid Neuroendoscopy
Endoscopic Port Surgery: Advantages and Disadvantages
Future of Neuroendoscopy

Index