Springer Principles of Neuro-Oncology: Brain & Skull Base

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. From the Back Cover 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. About the Author Dr. Alejandro Monroy Sosa is  Neurosurgeon Oncologist and Vascular Neurosurgeon. Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery and Director, Skull Base, Brain & Cerebrovascular Laboratory at Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. Assitant Professor, Department of Head and Neck, Instituto Nacional de Cancerología, Mexico City, Mexico.   Training in Vascular Neurosurgery and Skull Base at Arkansas Neuroscience Institute (Prof. Ali Krisht), Vascular Neurosurgery at National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery “MVS” (Prof. Nathal), Microsurgical Anatomy at the University of Florida (Prof. Rhoton),  Minimally Invasive Neurological Surgery (Endonasal Endoscopic Approach, Port  & ROVOT -m) at the Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute (Prof. Amin Kassam). Speaker of 120 International and national lectures. Author and coauthor of 44  international and national scientific and author/coauthor of 8 book chapter. Dr. Srikant S. Chakravarthi is currently a post-doctoral neurosurgical research fellow.  Dr. Chakravarthi completed his undergraduate education at the University of Windsor in Biological Sciences with Honors, followed by a Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences/Oncology at the State University of New York at Buffalo/Roswell Park Cancer Institute.  He then completed his medical training at the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara and New York Medical College with distinction.  Apart from completing multiple research and clinical endeavors, including one at the University of Alberta under Dr. Keith Aronyk, Dr. Chakravarthi most recently completed his research fellowship training