Developed 20 years ago by leading innovators in the

field, the keyhole concept of brain surgery has become an integral part of the

practice of neurosurgery. This timely and comprehensive book covers the

thinking, philosophy, and techniques of modern keyhole brain surgery, including

a realistic assessment of its benefits and limitations. Written by expert

practitioners and highlighted by vivid surgical illustrations and procedural

videos, Principles and Practice of Keyhole Brain Surgery











functions as an

experienced mentor working side by side with neurosurgeons as they master the

techniques.

Special Features:




Introduces the basic principles of

the keyhole approach, including the practical, technical, and logistical

aspects of planning procedures and operating through small openings


Beautifully illustrated with nearly 900 endoscopic images, diagrams, surgical

drawings, and operative photographs, many showing step-by-step

procedures
Details the pivotal role of the endoscope in keyhole brain

surgery and its ability to provide multiple angles of visualization,

including a useful catalog of clinical situations where the endoscope has

proven most effective
Demonstrates contemporary keyhole

approaches (e.g. the eyebrow/sub-frontal approach) in procedures for

supratentorial intra-axial brain tumors, tumors of the cribriform plate and

orbit, parasellar masses, craniopharyngiomas, tumors of the middle fossa

and cavernous sinus and many other conditions in the cranial

base
Offers more than 100 procedural videos on the Thieme's

MediaCenter, narrated by the authors and aligned to chapters in the

book for an unparalleled learning resource

Providing all the information necessary to achieve

surgical goals through well placed, smaller openings-with the added benefits of

shorter procedures, fewer wound complications and better patient

outcomes-Principles and Practice of Keyhole Brain Surgery





is essential

for every neurosurgeon in practice today.