NEUROSURGERY
5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Brain Metastases
7 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Brain Metastases Marcel A. Kamp, Marion Rapp, Jan Frederick Cornelius, Hans-Jakob Steiger, and Michael Sabel AbstractCerebral metastases are one of the most common intracerebral neoplasms. It…
Intraoperative Fluorescence Guidance in Meningiomas
6 Intraoperative Fluorescence Guidance in Meningiomas Pablo A. Valdes Quevedo, Alexandra J. Golby, and David W. Roberts AbstractFluorescence guidance has become a useful adjunct for neurosurgeons. The main fluorescent markers…
5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas
4 5-Aminolevulinic Acid and Recurrent High-Grade Gliomas Ramin A. Morshed, Darryl Lau, Seunggu Jude Han, Barbara Kiesel, and Mitchel S. Berger AbstractGreater extent of resection has an impact on clinical…
The Fundamental Open Surgical Method
The Fundamental Open Surgical Method Abstract Considerable experience in open techniques is necessary before the PDLS surgeon can learn the nuances of pathological anatomy and its appropriate operative therapy. However,…
Fundamental Anatomy
Abstract A spatial understanding of the skeletal anatomy is crucial for the surgeon. Bony landmarks are used for guidance to neural compressive pathology. In the degenerative and/or pre-operated spine, normal…
Spinopelvic Parameters and Sagittal Balance
Spinopelvic Parameters and Sagittal Balance Abstract Preoperative attention to sagittal alignment is a clinical necessity in the longer stability constructs of degenerative deformity/scoliosis surgery. For shorter constructs in SFC surgery…
Lateral Intramuscular Planar Approach for Instrumentation/Stabilization L3 to Sacrum
Lateral Intramuscular Planar Approach for Instrumentation/Stabilization L3 to Sacrum Abstract The lateral intramuscular planar (LIMP) approach allows the surgeon unencumbered and relatively bloodless access to the transverse processes and pedicle…
Minimally Invasive Surgical Method
Minimally Invasive Surgical Method James B. Macon Abstract Minimally invasive surgery (MIS), as applied to the lumbar spine, includes many techniques for both decompression and fusion as alternatives to the…
Clinical Evaluation of the Patient with a PDLS
Clinical Evaluation of the Patient with a PDLS Abstract In SPC surgery on the PDLS, operative therapy is primarily directed to root decompression in the great majority of patients. An…
