Springer - Lasers in Neurosurgery: 1 (Foundations of Neurological Surgery)

Explore the evolution of surgical instrumentation with Lasers in Neurosurgery: 1, part of the Foundations of Neurological Surgery series by Springer. This text examines how laser applications have influenced various aspects of medical advancement and surgical therapy. As surgical technology progresses, the book looks at the history of developments that have changed the field. It covers the transition from traditional methods to modern innovations, including the role of electrocautery, anesthesia, and computed axial tomography. By reviewing the properties of vaporization and the use of the surgical microscope, this work provides a look at how technological leaps change the expectations of surgical outcomes. This resource is designed for those studying the history and technical developments of neurosurgical tools. It offers a perspective on how machine-driven progress and innovative instrumentation have shaped the current landscape of neurological surgery.