Atlas of full-endoscopic spine surgery / [edited by] Christoph P. Hofstetter ... [et al.].

1st ed.

New York : Thieme, 2020.

1 online resource (xix, 140 p.) : ill. (some col.)

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"Pocket-sized resource presents endoscopic spine surgery essentials from expert spine surgeons Atlas of Full-Endoscopic Spine Surgery by internationally renowned spine surgeons Christoph P. Hofstetter, Sebastian Ruetten, Yue Zhou, and Michael Y. Wang provides concise, step-by-step guidance on the latest full endoscopic spine procedures. The book is targeted at practicing spine surgeons, fellows, and residents currently not trained in endoscopic spine surgery who have the desire to learn and incorporate these techniques into clinical practice. It is also an excellent curriculum resource for cadaveric training courses taught at the national and international level. The book lays a solid foundation with opening chapters on anesthesia, OR setup and endoscopic tools, applied anatomy, basic endoscopic surgical tasks, and preoperative diagnostics. Additional sections include step-by-step descriptions of the full spectrum of cervical, thoracic, and lumbar endoscopic approaches. The last section provides invaluable pearls on overcoming challenges, avoiding pitfalls, and optimizing postoperative care. Key Features Transforaminal endoscopic lumbar and thoracic discectomy approaches Trans-SAP endoscopic approach for foraminal and lateral recess decompression Interlaminar endoscopic lumbar discectomy Cervical/thoracic and lumbar unilateral laminotomy for bilateral decompression Special topics including endoscopic management of challenging cases, endoscopic revision surgery, and management of complications. Neurosurgery residents, fellows, young practicing neurosurgeons, and all healthcare practitioners involved in the care of endoscopic spine surgery patients will gain invaluable insights from this book. Christoph P. Hofstetter, MD, PhD, is Associate Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Sebastian Ruetten, MD, is Attending Spine Surgeon, Center for Spine Surgery and Pain Therapy, Center for Orthopaedics and Traumatology of the St. Elisabeth Group, St. Anna Hospital Herne, University of Witten/Herdecke, Herne, Germany. Yue Zhou, MD, PhD, is Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Xinqiao Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China. Michael Y. Wang, MD, FACS, is Professor, Departments of Neurosurgery and Rehab Medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida"-- Provided by publisher.

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October 16, 2024

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