Transendoscopic Ultrasound for Neurosurgery, w. DVD

The new technique is explained in a simple language in detail. Furthermore, Resch provides a guide to the necessary equipment§50 typical neurosurgical indications are presented comparing both real anatomical endoscopic pictures of the lesion and its immediate environment to endosonographic images of the same§Includes chapter on the outlook and future concepts on minimally invasive neurosurgeryEndoscopic neurosurgery has not yet reached the safety and applicability of microsurgery. Endo-neuro-sonography is a new technique aimed at making endoscopy safer by real-time imaging and navigation capacity (brain-radar). The endo-neurosonographic image is a sonographic scan at the tip of the endoscope (mini-CT) providing additional information to the endoscopic view. Endo-Neuro-Sonography is the first book on this new topic, presenting techniques and equipment, anatomical features, and the first clinical series. Schematic drawings, tables and 237 figures (122 in color) offer a precise overview of this technique. The final chapter is dealing with future concepts on minimally invasive neurosurgery and specific reference to ergonomics in neurosurgery.