A comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art technology currently available for neuronavigation. It will provide the reader with the clinical applications of this technology to various aspects of cranial and spinal surgery.

As minimally invasive surgery becomes the standard of care in neurosurgery, it is imperative that surgeons become skilled in the use of image-guided techniques. This outstanding new book provides an in-depth analysis of current and developing applications in this rapidly growing field. A highly acclaimed team of authors share their experience with this exciting technology, outlining benefits and limitations of each technique. The book begins with an overview of image-guided neurosurgery, and then continues with specific cranial and spinal procedures. You’ll get full coverage of clinical applications for topics such as: videotactic neurosurgery, needle biopsy, cranial and spinal navigation, and much more!

Key features of the book:

* Full analysis of current and future applications of image-guided procedures

* Detailed descriptions of procedures, from basic to the most advanced

* An international who’s who of contributors, all of whom have significantly advanced contributions to the field of image-guided surgery

* Valuable information that leads to more effective results and optimal patient care

Increasing evidence shows there are many advantages to using image-guided techniques. It can make procedures more efficient, minimize exposure and invasiveness, define resection boundaries, and optimize hardware placement. Here is the clinical reference that neurosurgeons, orthopaedic surgeons, and residents need to get the most up-to-date assessment of this vital field. Stay on the cutting-edge of an exciting new technology; order your copy of ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN IMAGE-GUIDED BRAIN AND SPINE SURGERY today!

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Contents

Chapter 1: Historical Perspective of the Components of Image-Guided Neurosurgery
Chapter 2: Sources of Error in Image Registration for Cranial Image-Guided Neurosurgery
Chapter 3: Spinal Registration Accuracy and Error
Chapter 4: The Optical Digitizer
Chapter 5: The Mechanical Arm System
Chapter 6: The Magnetic System
Chapter 7: The Passive Navigational System
Chapter 8: Image-Guided Neurosurgery Combining Mechanical Arm and Optical Digitizer
Chapter 9: Videotactic Surgery
Chapter 10: Endoscopic Image-Guided Surgery
Chapter 11: Robotic Microscopes
Chapter 12: Image-Guided Robotic Radiosurgery
Chapter 13: Image-Guided Brain Biopsy
Chapter 14: Cerebrovascular Applications of Image-Guided Surgery
Chapter 15: Image-Guided Brain Tumor Resection
Chapter 16: Intraoperative Image Update by Interface with Ultrasound
Chapter 17: Intraoperative Image Update by Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Chapter 18: Image-Guided Epilepsy Surgery
Chapter 19: New Directions in Atlas-Assisted Stereotactic Functional Neurosurgery
Chapter 20: Image-Guided Cervical Instrumentation
Chapter 21: Thoracic Instrumentation
Chapter 22: Image Guidance for Scoliosis
Chapter 23: Image-Guided Lumbar Instrumentation
Chapter 24: Computer-Assisted Image-Guided Fluoroscopy (Virtual Fluoroscopy)
Chapter 25: Controversies in Image-Guided Spine Surgery