Title	Current Techniques in Neurosurgery [electronic resource] / edited by Michael Salcman
Imprint	New York, NY : Springer New York, 1998
Edition	Third Edition
Connect to	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-9350-4
Descript	XII, 241 p. online resource

Each edition of Current Techniques in Neurosurgery represents a unique combination of authoritative reviews of the most exciting topics in contemporary neurosurgery, richly illustrated in color with up-to-date and annotated bibliographies of the leading articles in the field. In addition to the usual emphasis on topics such as cerebrovascular disease, neuro-oncology, spinal disorders, and trauma, the text covers emerging technologies impacting OR reorganization, and computer workstations, leading ultimately to the practice of neurosurgery at a molecular level. From the Preface of the 2/e: "Ultimately, of course, at the intersection of molecular biology, computer technology, and anatomic dissection, the surgeon and patient meet in the operating theater; it is my hope that the practical insights and excitement of that intersection are brought home to you."

Section I: Pain -- 1 Status of Deep Brain Stimulation -- 2 The Surgical Management of Greater Occipital Neuralgia -- 3 Implantable Drug Delivery Systems -- 4 Radiosurgery Versus Microsurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia -- Section II: Seizure Disorders -- 5 Current Theories of Epileptogenesis -- 6 Cortical Mapping and Language Outcome in Temporal Lobe Surgery -- 7 Multiple Subpial Transsections -- Section III: Spine -- 8 Microdiskectomy Versus Endoscopic Diskectomy -- 9 Current Treatment of Upper Cervical Spine Fractures and Dislocations -- Section IV: Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery -- 10 Pharmacological Advances in Cerebrovascular Protection -- 11 Endovascular Therapy for Intracranial Aneurysms -- 12 Radiosurgery for Vascular Malformations -- 13 Current Indications for Carotid Endarterectomy -- 14 Image Reconstruction and Robotic Technology in Neurovascular Surgery -- 15 Molecular Biology of Cerebrovascular Diseases -- Section V: Neuro-oncology -- 16 Current Management of Prolactin-Secreting Tumors -- 17 Recent Developments in the Molecular Biology of Human Brain Tumors -- 18 The Current Status of Radical Resection for Gliomas -- 19 Current Management of Medulloblastoma