One-of-kind textbook provides comprehensive tutorial on cranial anatomy with step-by-step text
and visuals Dissection in the anatomical laboratory is a mandatory component of training for
neurosurgeons. Acquisition of highly technical skills is a long and arduous task requiring
knowledge of complex surgical anatomy and basic steps for single surgical approaches. Unlike
dense textbooks Operative Cranial Neurosurgical Anatomy by Filippo Gagliardi Cristian
Gragnaniello Pietro Mortini and Anthony Caputy provides readers with a user-friendly tutorial
on cranial approaches clearly delineated through concise written instructions and serial
images. Essential procedural aspects are discussed in 53 chapters starting with sections on
pre-surgical training and planning patient positioning and basic techniques. Subsequent
sections detail cranial approaches transpetrosal approaches endonasal transoral and
transmaxillary procedures vascular procedures and ventricular shunts procedures. Surgical
technique fundamentals and basic variants including surgical anatomy and landmarks are
highlighted in 500 figures and illustrations. Key Features Summaries graphics and schematic
drawings provide immediate access to salient information to utilize during surgical dissections
and for surgical preparation A wide spectrum of cranial procedures covered in 23 chapters -
from the precaruncular approach to the medial orbit and central skull base - to surgical
anatomy of the petrous bone Diverse endonasal procedures including sublabial transphenoidal
modified lothrop odontoidectomy and endoscopic endonasal transmaxillary Vascular procedures
such as middle cerebral artery bypass and internal maxillary artery bypass This
reader-friendly handbook is a must-have resource for every neurosurgical resident and an
excellent refresher for all neurosurgeons. It will help residents and fellows optimize the time
and quality of practical training in the cadaver lab learn fundamental surgical techniques in
cranial neurosurgery and thoroughly prepare for cranial neurosurgical cases.
