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

Neurosurgery residents, neurosurgeons, and spine surgeons will all benefit from reading this remarkable book cover to cover, and they will no doubt use it as a go-to resource for specific cases.

This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.

Table of Contents:

I History and Evolution of Neuroendoscopy

1. History and Evolution of Neuroendoscopy

II Skull Base Surgery

2. Microscopic versus Endoscopic Nasal Morbidity and Quality of Life after Skull Base Surgery

A. Pituitary Tumor Surgery

3. Pituitary Tumor Surgery: Endoscope versus Microscope—Moderator

4. Pituitary Tumor Surgery: Endoscope versus Microscope—Microscope

5. Pituitary Tumor Surgery: Endoscope versus Microscope—Endoscope

6. Endoscopic Approach to the Infratemporal Fossa

B. Anterior Skull Base Tumors

7. Anterior Skull Base Tumors—Microscope

8. Anterior Skull Base Tumors—Endoscope

C. Craniovertebral Junction

9. Endoscopic versus Microscopic Approach to the Craniovertebral Junction—Microscope

10. Craniovertebral Junction—Endoscope

III Paraventricular Lesions

11. Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy versus Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting

D. Management of Colloid Cysts

12. Management of Colloid Cysts: Moderator

13. Management of Colloid Cysts: Microscope

14. Management of Colloid Cysts: Endoscope

15. Intracranial Arachnoid Cyst Fenestration versus Shunting

16. Endoscopic Aqueductal Stenting

IV Neurovascular

E. Decompression of Cranial Nerves

17. Decompression of Cranial Nerves: Microscope

18. Decompression of Cranial Nerves: Endoscope

F. Clipping of Cerebral Aneurysms

19. Clipping of Cerebral Aneurysms: Moderator

20. Clipping of Cerebral Aneurysms: Microscope and Endoscope

G. Evacuation of Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage

21. Evacuation of Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage: Moderator

22. Evacuation of Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage: Microscope

23. Evacuation of Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage: Endoscope

H. Approaches to Brainstem Cavernous Malformations

24. Approaches to Brainstem Cavernous Malformations: Microscope

25. Approaches to Brainstem Cavernous Malformations: Endoscope

V Tumors

26. Open versus Endoscopic Supracerebellar Infratentorial Approaches

I. Intraparenchymal Brain Tumors

27. Intraparenchymal Brain Tumors: Moderator

28. Intraparenchymal Brain Tumors: Microscope versus Endoscope

VI Pediatrics

29. Surgical Management of Hypothalamic Hamartomas

J. Craniosynostosis Surgery

30. Craniosynostosis Surgery: Moderator

31. Craniosynostosis Surgery: Microscope and Endoscope

VII Spine and Peripheral Nerves

K. Cervical Diskectomy/Foraminotomy

32. Cervical Diskectomy/Foraminotomy: Moderator

33. Cervical Diskectomy/Foraminotomy: Microscope

34. Cervical Diskectomy/Foraminotomy: Endoscope

L. Thoracic Diskectomy

35. Thoracic Diskectomy: Moderator

36. Thoracic Diskectomy: Microscope and Endoscopic

37. Spinal Lumbar Diskectomy: Open versus Endoscopic

M. Endoscopic versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release

38. Endoscopic versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release: Moderator

39. Endoscopic versus Open Carpal Tunnel Release: Endoscope

VIII Technology

40. 3D Endoscope versus High-Definition 2D Endoscope

41. Flexible versus Rigid Neuroendoscopy

42. Endoscopic Port Surgery: Advantages and Disadvantages

43. Future of Neuroendoscopy

Index