Principles of Neuro-Oncology

Description:

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the management of brain and skull base tumors. It features detailed insight into the intrinsic molecular biology, anatomical foundation, radiological planning, surgical execution, and the novel therapeutics that guide today’s treatment regimens. The first section features concepts related to the epidemiology and pathological basis of disease processes, including relevant cellular and molecular biology. In the second section, integral anatomical foundations and principles are covered including microsurgical anatomy of the cerebrum, white matter tracts, ventricles, brainstem, skull base, advancements in radiological imaging, and cognitive examinations. Surgical approaches and how to execute these procedures are then subsequently discussed in the third part of the work.  Principles of Neuro-Oncology: Brain & Skull Base is a practically applicable guide to the latest treatment techniques available to treat these patients. Therefore, it is an indispensable resource for all physicians who utilize these methodologies in their day-to-day practice.

Table of Contents:

1. History of Neuro-Oncology: Towards a New Frontier

2. Epidemiology of Brain Tumors

3. Tumor Microenvironment: Comparison Between Primary Origin Tumors and Corresponding Brain Metastasis

4. Diagnostic, Prognostic and Predictive Biomarkers in Gliomas

5. Pathological Classification of Brain Tumors

6. Gene Therapy in Gliomas

7. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Cranial Base

8. Microsurgical Anatomy of the White Matter Tracts

9. Microsurgical Anatomy of the White Matter Tracts of Brainstem and Cerebellum

10. Advancements in fMRI and DTI for Planning Robotically Guided Parafascicular Neurosurgical Trajectories

11. Integration of White Matter Tractography in Subcortical and Skull Base Neurosurgical Planning

12. Localization of Brain Tumors

13. Neuropsychological Assessment in Brain Tumor Patients

14. Palliative Care in Brain Tumor

15. Embolization of Intracranial, Skull Base, Head and Neck Tumors

16. Radiotherapy in Brain Tumors

17. Radiosurgery for Brain Tumors

18. Chemotherapy for Brain Tumors

19. Local Administration of Therapies and Drug Delivery Strategies for the Treatment of Gliomas

20. Trans-sulcal Parafascicular Surgical Corridor for Resection of Brain Tumors: The Last Frontier

21. Mapping the Brain During Awake Surgery for Patients with Neurological Disorders Including Brain Tumors

22. Updates Treatment of Low-Grade Glioma

23. Updated Treatment of Glioblastoma

24. Management of Brain Metastases

25. Management of Pineal Region Tumors

26. Anatomy of the Sylvian Fissure: Surgical Applications

27. Microsurgical Anatomy of the Interhemispheric Fissure Complex: An Anatomical-Functional Model in Brain Tumors

28. Surgical Treatment of Intraventricular Tumors

29. Microsurgical Anatomy and Surgical Approaches of the Cranial Base: The Radial Corridors

30. Technological Advances in Neurosurgery

31. 360° Surgical Management of theOrbit and Its Exo-orbital Projections

32. A Surgical Corridor for the Craniocervical Junction: A 360-Degree View

33. Transfacial Approaches of the Ventral Cranial Base, Paranasal Sinuses, and the Extra Cranial Fossae

34. Craniofacial Approach

35. Endoscopic Surgery of the Anterior Cranial Base

36. Endonasal Endoscopic Approach of the Sellar and Parasellar Region

37. Endonasal Endoscopic Approach of the Upper, Middle, and Lower Clivus

38. Endonoasal Endoscopic Approach of the Pterygopalatine Fossa

39. Expanded Endonasal Approach to Meckel’s Diverticulum

40. Endoscopic Endonasal Far Medial Approach

41. Surgery of the Anterior Cranial Base: Open Approach

42. Surgery for Tumors of the Middle Cranial Base

43. Temporal Bone: Posterior Petrosectomy

44. Surgical Treatment of the Tumors of the Cerebellopontine Angle

45. Surgical Treatment of the Tumors of the Jugular Foramen

46. Surgical Treatment of Foramen Magnum Tumors

47. Surgery of the Infratemporal Fossa and Parapharyngeal Space

48. Safe Entry Zones for Brainstem Cavernomas

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