Advanced Techniques in Image-guided Brain and Spine Surgery

As minimally invasive surgery becomes the standard of care in neurosurgery, it is imperative that surgeons become skilled in the use of image-guided techniques. This title provides an in-depth analysis of current and developing applications in this rapidly growing field.

Key features of the book:
* Full analysis of current and future applications of image-guided procedures
* Detailed descriptions of procedures, from basic to the most advanced
* An international "who's who" of contributors, all of whom have significantly advanced contributions to the field of image-guided surgery
* Valuable information that leads to more effective results and optimal patient care Increasing evidence shows there are many advantages to using image-guided techniques. It can make procedures more efficient, minimize exposure and invasiveness, define resection boundaries, and optimize hardware placement. Here is the clinical reference that neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, and residents need to get the most up-to-date assessment of this vital field. Stay on the cutting-edge of an exciting new technology; order your copy of ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN IMAGE-GUIDED BRAIN AND SPINE SURGERY today!

Part I

Principles and Technology
1.)Historical Perspective 2.)Cranial Registration Accuracy and Error 3.)Spinal Registration Accuracy and Error 4.)The Optical Digitizer 5.)The Mechanical Arm 6.)The Magnetic System 7.)Passive Navigation System 8.)Burr-Hole Guided System 9.) Videotactic Neurosurgery 10.) Endoscopic Image-Guided Surgery 11.)Robotic Microscopes 12.) Image-Guided Robotic Radiosurgery
Part IIA Cranial Applications
13.)Image-Guided Needle Biopsy 14.)Cerebrovascular 15.)Image-Guided Tumor Resection 16.)Interoperative Image Update by Interface with Ultrasound 17.)Interoperative Image Update by Interface with Magnetic Resonance Imaging 18.)Epilepsy Surgery 19.)New Directions in Atlas-Assisted Stereotactic Functional Neurosurgery
Part IIB
Spinal Applications
20.) Image-Guided Cervical Instrumentation 21.)Thoracic Instrumentation 22.)Image-Guidance for Scoliosis 23.)Lumbar Instrumentation 24.)Advances in Neuronavigation:Computer-Assisted Image-Guided Fluoroscopy 25.)Controversies in Spinal Navigation