Principles and practice of keyhole brain surgery

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A step-by-step guide to modern keyhole brain surgery techniques, developed over 20 years by leading innovators, this comprehensive book delves into the philosophy and methods of this surgical approach, assessing its benefits and limitations. Written by expert practitioners and enriched with vivid surgical illustrations and procedural videos, it serves as a mentor for neurosurgeons mastering these techniques. Key features include an introduction to the fundamental principles of the keyhole approach, covering practical and logistical aspects of planning and operating through small openings. The book is beautifully illustrated with nearly 1,000 endoscopic images, diagrams, and surgical drawings, many depicting step-by-step procedures. It emphasizes the endoscope's pivotal role in providing multiple visualization angles and includes a catalog of clinical situations where it has proven effective. Contemporary keyhole approaches are demonstrated for various conditions, including supratentorial intra-axial brain tumors and tumors of the cribriform plate. Additionally, over 100 procedural videos on the Thieme MediaCenter, narrated by the authors and aligned with the chapters, offer an unparalleled learning resource. This book provides essential information for achieving surgical goals through smaller openings, resulting in shorter procedures, fewer complications, and improved patient outcomes, making it indispensable for today's n