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 colour with up-to-date and annotated bibliographies of the leading articles in the field.

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."

TOC FROM THE 2/E: Part 1: Technology: 1. Information Flow and Imaging Technology in the Operating Room: Historic Contributions, Initiation and Development of Operative Databases, Image Display and the and the Visualization System, Adapting Concepts into a Functioning Operative Suite
2. Graphic and Interactive Technology for Cranial Surgery: Terminology, Performance of Frame-Based Systems, Interpretation of Error, Operating Arm System, Clinical Applications, Graphic-Interactive Neurosurgery, The Future of Graphic-Interactive Surgery
3. Image Reconstruction and Craniofacial Repair: History, University of Virginia Working Hypothesis, Three-Dimensional Imaging in Craniofacial Evaluation and Surgery, Metopic Synostosis, Sagittal Synostosis, Unilateral Coronal Craniosynostosis, Unilateral and Bilateral Lambdoid Synostosis
4. Prospects for Gene Therapy in the Central Nervous System: Methods of Gene Transfer into Cells, Gene Therapy for Solid Tumors, Other Potential Applications of Gene Therapy, The Future of Gene Therapy
Part II: Vascular Disease: 5. Perioperative Care of the Patient with Aneurysm: Natural History, Timing of Surgery, Delayed Cerebral