This compact book provides step-by-step guidance in the approaches and techniques developed and currently used at the authors’ center in Düsseldorf for the treatment of a variety of aneurysms. All of the described procedures are minimally invasive and of proven efficacy. In order to assist the reader in fully comprehending all aspects of the techniques, they are illustrated through clear graphics instead of complex photos and radiologic imaging. While the rapid development of endovascular treatment means that it is no longer necessary to employ microsurgery for difficult and hidden aneurysms, proficiency in microsurgery remains essential. For example, full mastery of microsurgical techniques is vital in order to treat middle cerebral and peripheral aneurysms efficiently and with minimal trauma. Minimal invasiveness and optimal cosmetic results have become critically important in enabling the microsurgical method to compete with the endovascular method. In documenting “tried and tested” procedures, this book will be invaluable for both established neurosurgeons and residents in neurosurgery.

Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows now a better analysis of the relationship between intracranial tumors and the surrounding brain tissue. Even very small deepseated tumors can be identified during the operation by intraoperative ultrasound. These technological advances have had a great influence on indications, planning strategies and microsurgical techniques. The author shows the functional anatomy of the brain with the eye and the mind of a microsurgeon and demonstrates well known topographical relationships under the aspect of an utmost gentle operative approach.

This book is a sequel to my "Atlas of Topographi sor A.L. Rhoton, Professor K. Sugita and particu larly Professor M.G. Ya{sect}argil (with operation dem cal Anatomy of the Brain and Surrounding Struc tures". Like the first volume it is addressed mainly onstrations in Ziirich), as well as recent descrip to neurosurgeons, neurologists and neuro tions of operations, provided important stimuli. The pathologists. Although the two books deal with dif conversations held with my colleagues were also important for the production of this Atlas. I am par ferent aspects of the subject, that is, the first with anatomical relationships and the present work with ticularly grateful to Dr. J. Gilsbach, Dr. H.-R. Eg neurosurgical techniques, this book will also be of gert and Dr. E. Grobner for valuable suggestions. Special thanks are also due to Doz. Dr. Ch. Oster interest not only to the neurosurgeons but to work ers in allied fields as well. The book has been tag for his help with the evaluation of the computer designed to give the neuroradiologist and tomograms. Professor F. Mundinger provided com neuropathologist a closer insight into the mor puter tomograms from his Department (Stereotaxy and Nuclear Medicine). Thanks to my collaboration phological problems facing the neurosurgeon work with Dr. H.-H. Riemschneider, Specialist for ing under high magnification, and to assist them in Radiology, Karlsruhe, from whom I obtained several making an accurate diagnosis and in determining computer tomograms.

This book provides recent progress of neuroendovascular surgery, which is a minimally invasive treatment of cerebral aneurysms. Great advances have been made in the techniques, devices and large randomized clinical trials showing striking therapeutic benefit for cerebral aneurysms. The treatment of cerebral aneurysms has also seen substantial evolution, increasing the number of aneurysms that can be treated successfully with minimally invasive therapy. In the 17 chapters, authors introduce the techniques, devices, device structures and therapeutic concepts. Attendings, fellows, residents, medical students or anyone interested in sharpening their diagnostic and therapeutic skill set will benefit from reading this text. This book will include many clinical cases and skills and clinical concepts, which will benefit professional /practitioner.

In the previous volume, "Differential Approaches in - if approach is hindered through such variants, or - if the lesion itself has a close relationship to impor- Microsurgery of the Brain", the particularly prob lematical operations in the depth of the brain around tant vessels, for example, if arteries penetrate or the brainstem were covered. Even more than in other are just adjacent to a meningioma. operations on the brain, it was important here to decide before the operation which from several pos On the basis of this method, it was obvious to first sible approaches would be chosen. Therefore in this present the description of the veins and then to con present volume, it was obvious to try to describe sider the arteries and not to choose the direction of microsurgical operations of the brain primarily under the blood flow in the image analysis, as is usually the aspect of preoperative planning. This is done by done. Only then can one judge which problems might presenting the usual daily preliminary discussions be encountered. Certainly only a part of the suspected which have taken place in the Freiburg Clinic for the problems will show up during the operation. How last ten years. On the day before surgery, these ever, in view of the great number of possible difficul discussions are always carried out according to the ties, one should also be prepared for rare complica same principle: tions.

Microsurgery Applied to Neurosurgery focuses on microsurgical approaches to cerebrospinal lesions, including plastic surgery, suturing techniques, instruments for microsurgery, and microsurgical operations. The manuscript first offers information on the history of microsurgery and the operating microscope. Discussions focus on bipolar electric coagulation, plastic surgery, peripheral nerves, clinical application, binocular diploscope, automatic microscope stand, sterile covering of the microscope, and magnification. The text also elaborates on the instruments for microsurgery and suturing techniques. The publication takes a look at experimental microsurgical operations in animals and reconstructive and constructive surgery of the cerebral arteries in man. The manuscript also ponders on intracranial tumors and transnasal-transsphenoidal approach to the pituitary gland. Topics include transsphenoidal approach, suboccipital transmeatal approach, spinal tumors, and preoperative radiological study. The manuscript is a dependable reference for health professionals and readers interested in microsurgery.

This book is a comprehensive volume on microsurgery in China. It covers the history, general concepts, equipment and techniques of microsurgery. Unlike other books on the same subject which concentrate mainly on plastic surgery and hand surgery, this book introduces the applications of microsurgical techniques in neurosurgery, gastro-enterology and orthopaedic surgery. This is a valuable text as the vast experience of Chinese microsurgery is also included.

The preceding volumes having considered micro ENT-Hospital, for his critical review of the chapter on surgery of the brain as well as microsurgery of the oro-nasal hypophysis approach. Special appreciations Medulla spine, with its surrounding structures, it go to my colleagues Doz. Dr. J.M. Gilsbach, Dr. H. then seemed logical to cover microsurgery of the R. Eggert, Dr. W. Hassler, and Dr. E. Grabner for areas near the brain. In addition to daily work at suggestions and assistance in providing literature. the operation table, the increasing experience of Several anatomical preparations were made possible the University of Freiburg Neurosurgical Hospital with the help of Prof. Dr. N. Boehm, Deputy Direc in the bordering areas of ophthalmology and ENT tor of Freiburg University Institute of Pathology and was stimulating. Of significance was the work Prof. Dr. J. Staubesand, Director of Freiburg Univer with Prof. Dr. Renate Unsold, Freiburg University sity Anatomical Institute I. The translation of the text Ophthalmological Hospital (Director: Prof. Dr. was undertaken by my colleague, Dr. E. Grabner, G. Mackensen) whose experience, published together and Mrs. S. Godine, Freiburg. I am grateful to Mrs. with C.B. Ostertag, J. DeGroot, and T.H. Newton E. Hilsenbeck-Hottek for typing the manuscript. in "Computer Refprmations of the Brain and Skull Once again I am especially grateful to Dr. W. Base" offered valuable diagnostic ideas. Some of the Schwabl, and his colleagues, of the Springer-Verlag, findings attributed to Prof. Dr. R. Unsold and Doz.

Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging allows now a better analysis of the relationship between intracranial tumors and the surrounding brain tissue. Even very small deepseated tumors can be identified during the operation by intraoperative ultrasound. These technological advances have had a great influence on indications, planning strategies and microsurgical techniques. The author shows the functional anatomy of the brain with the eye and the mind of a microsurgeon and demonstrates well known topographical relationships under the aspect of an utmost gentle operative approach.