Full Description
Practical coverage of the innovative surgical techniques for epilepsyOperative Techniques in Epilepsy Surgery is an essential guide to the latest techniques and therapeutic strategies for the surgical management of patients with epilepsy. Distinguished pioneers in the field provide comprehensive coverage of the range of operative approaches, helping clinicians to thoroughly prepare for surgery. The book first discusses surgical planning and then presents techniques for cortical resection and various types of intraoperative mapping. The final sections of the book describe innovative approaches, such as neuromodulation and radiosurgery.Features:Guidelines from leading experts in the field of epilepsy surgery Detailed step-by-step descriptions of procedures, including practical information on image guidance and invasive monitoring Discussion of innovative techniques including deep brain stimulation, responsive stimulation, and radiosurgery High-quality illustrations that facilitate comprehension of surgical stepsIdeal for neurosurgeons and trainees, this book is an indispensable, single-volume source of information on all technical aspects of epilepsy surgery. It also serves as a valuable reference for clinicians and residents in neurology and neuroradiology.
Contents
Section I Surgical PlanningChapter 1 Image Guidance and Epilepsy SurgeryChapter 2 Invasive EEG Studies: Peg, Strip, and Grid ImplantationChapter 3 Depth Electrodes in Invasive Epilepsy MonitoringSection II Cortical ResectionChapter 4 Temporal Lobectomy and AmygdalohippocampectomyChapter 5 Selective AmygdalohippocampectomyChapter 6 Cortical Resection in the Central RegionChapter 7 Cortical Resection in Frontal, Parietal, and Occipital LobesChapter 8 Insular ResectionChapter 9 Hypothalamic HamartomasChapter 10 Multiple Subpial TransectionsSection III Intraoperative MappingChapter 11 CorticographyChapter 12 Motor/Sensory/Language MappingChapter 13 CallosotomyChapter 14 Anatomical HemispherectomyChapter 15 Functional Hemispherectomy and Periinsular HemispherectomySection IV NeuromodulationChapter 16 Vagus Nerve StimulationChapter 17 Stimulation of the Amygdala and HippocampusChapter 18 Deep Brain StimulationChapter 19 Responsive (Closed-Loop) StimulationSection V RadiosurgeryChapter 20 Radiosurgery
