This is an unparalleled book on endoscopic pituitary surgery that should be in major neurosurgical, neurological, and medical libraries.-Doody's

A comprehensive guide on current clinical management options for pituitary tumors -- including state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques Thieme congratulates Theodore H. Schwartz on being chosen by New York magazine for its prestigious ‘Best Doctors 2015' list. Offering the unique dual perspective of neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists, Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Endocrine, Neuro-Ophthalmologic and Surgical Management describes both cutting-edge endoscopic techniques and tried-and-true decision-making methodologies that lead to the most successful outcomes. From choosing the right surgical or non-surgical approach for individual patients, to managing complex endocrine and neuro-ophthalmologic issues, this is the first major reference in the field in nearly a decade, making it the go-to guide for all interdisciplinary specialists who treat pituitary tumors. Special Features: Step-by-step descriptions of the newest endoscopic pituitary and skull base procedures, ensuring that specialists have full mastery of techniques for different tumor types in this surgically challenging area The clinical wisdom and perspectives of the masters of pituitary surgery, who share insights on patient selection, endoscopic versus open procedures, medical management, and much more Operative pearls from both neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists Compelling discussions of the pros and cons of various procedures (e.g., the utility of intraoperative MRI in pituitary surgery cases) Inclusion of detail-revealing 3D endoscopic images (complete with 3D glasses) Rationale for a collaborative neurosurgery--otolaryngology team approach to developing and implementing the most innovative endoscopic and skull base techniquesEnhanced by hundreds of images, decision-making algorithms, and clinical pearls from experts on each tumor type, Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery is
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1 History of Pituitary Surgery 2 Anatomy of the Pituitary Gland and Parasellar Region 3 Endoscopic Equipment 4 Preoperative Endocrine Evaluation 5 Radiographic Evaluation of Pituitary Tumors 6 Indications for Surgery on Pituitary Tumors: An Endocrinologist's Perspective 7 Indications for Surgery on Pituitary Tumors: A Neurosurgeon's Perspective 8 Histology of Pituitary Tumors 9 Prolactinomas and Apoplexy 10 Acromegaly 11 Cushing's Disease 12 Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Tumors 13 Clinical Management of Nonfunctioning Pituitary Adenomas 14 Neuro-Ophthalmologic Considerations 15 Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach to the Sella 16 Clinical Pearls in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: A Neurosurgeon's Perspective 17 Clinical Pearls in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: An Otolaryngologist's Perspective 18 Virtual Endoscopy in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery 19 3D Stereoendoscopic Pituitary Surgery 20 Endoscope-Assisted Transsphenoidal Surgery 21 Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery in the Cavernous Sinus 22 Microscopic versus Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery 23 Microscopic and Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery: A Reasoned and Balanced Dialectic 24 Extended Endonasal, Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Approach versus Craniotomy for Giant Pituitary Macroadenomas 25 Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Fractionated Radiation for Pituitary Tumors 26 Atypical Adenoma, Pituitary Carcinoma, and the Role of Chemotherapy in the Management of Refractory Pituitary Adenoma 27 The Utility of Intraoperative MRI in Pituitary Surgery 28 Limited Utility of Intraoperative MRI in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery 29 The Role of Stereotactic Navigation in Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery 30 Anesthesia Considerations 31 Managing Postoperative Sinusitis 32 Managing Carotid Injury During Transsphenoidal Surgery 33 Managing Postoperative CSF Leak 34 Postoperative and Neurocritical Care Management of Patients after Endonasal Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781604063479
Publisert
2011-11-23
Utgiver
Vendor
Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Vekt
1361 gr
Høyde
279 mm
Bredde
216 mm
Aldersnivå
P, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
384

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Institute for Minimally Invasive Skull Base and Pituitary Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY