Minimally Invasive Skull Base: Principles and Practice Book

Explore the evolution of neurosurgery in this comprehensive text on minimally invasive skull base procedures. As surgical practices move from traditional methods toward highly technological scientific disciplines, this book examines the significant shifts in the field. It covers the transition from manual art to advanced practice driven by modern technological progress. Readers will gain insight into how diagnostic advancements like CT scans, MRI, and angiography have changed the landscape of skull base surgery. The text also addresses therapeutic developments, including ultrasonic aspiration and radiosurgery. While focusing on these high-tech advancements, the book maintains a focus on the humanistic elements of modern neurosurgery. This resource is designed for those studying the progress of neuroscience research and the changing methods of surgical procedures, complications, and results.