Full Description
This book provides a comprehensive guide to epilepsy surgery, offering an in-depth exploration of essential surgical techniques for treating this complex neurological disorder. With a strong emphasis on surgical anatomy, it features meticulously crafted illustrations that enhance understanding, making it an indispensable resource for aspiring epilepsy surgeons worldwide.
Covering a full spectrum of procedures, this book details conventional epilepsy surgeries such as anterior temporal lobectomy, selective amygdalohippocampectomy through various approaches, corpus callosotomy, and vagus nerve stimulation. It also delves into advanced techniques, including hippocampal transection, hemispherotomy, multilobar disconnection, and deep brain stimulation. Each chapter is designed to elucidate intricate anatomical relationships and surgical steps, ensuring a thorough comprehension of every technique.
Authored by experienced specialists in the field, this book bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, providing valuable insights for epilepsy surgeons, general neurosurgeons, and medical students. Whether refining surgical skills or deepening the understanding of epilepsy treatment, readers will find this an essential companion on their journey to mastering epilepsy surgery.
Contents
Chapter 1: Anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL).- Chapter 2: Selective amygdalohippocampectomy (SAH).- Chapter 3: Anterior transsylvian approach.- Chapter 4: Supracerebellar transtentorial approach (SCTT)/ Paramedian supracerebellar transtentorial approach (PST).- Chapter 5: Hippocampal transection.- Chapter 6: Corpus callosotomy.- Chapte 7: Frontal Lobe Disconnection (FD).- Chapter 8: Posterior quadrant disconnection (PQD) /Temporo-parieto-occipital disconnection.- Chapter 9: Hemispherotomy.- Chapter 10: Intracranial electrode (SEEG).- Chapter 11: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS).- Chapter 12: Future Directions in Focal Epilepsy Surgery.
