Tumor Neurosurgery: Principles and Practice (Springer Specialist Surgery Series) [Hardcover]

Anne J. Moore (Editor), David W. Newell (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 13, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1846282918 | ISBN-13: 978-1846282911 | Edition: 1st Edition.

Tumor Neurosurgery provides information on the basic knowledge and clinical management required for optimal care of neurooncology patients. Providing an up-to-date synopsis of the field of tumor neurosurgery, the book covers the most common sites and tumor pathologies encountered by neurosurgeons. The chapters are organized under broad topics, including investigative studies, perioperative care and the role of newer techniques. The clinical management of CNS tumors in adults and children is described, including spinal tumors, both intradural and extradural. This book provides coverage of relevant topics in the field of tumor neurosurgery, for residents and registrars in training, and for recent graduates of training programs.

Editorial Reviews

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"Tumor neurosurgery has benefited tremendously from technological and molecular biology developments. Updates are always welcome to consolidate one's knowledge. This is an important book for major neurosurgery departments, since it reflects the current standard of care in most top-notch institutions across the globe." (Celso Agner, DOODY REVIEW FROM Doody Enterprises, Inc. - COPYRIGHT 2007)

From the Back Cover

Tumor Neurosurgery is a compilation by a faculty of internationally recognized expert authors to provide information on the basic knowledge and clinical management required for optimal care of neurosurgical patients.

The text is an up-to-date synopsis of the field of tumor neurosurgery from an international perspective which covers the most common clinical conditions encountered by neurosurgeons in this area. The chapters cover investigative studies, perioperative care, the role of newer techniques, and management of tumors.

Tumor Neurosurgery is a useful tool for neurosurgeons to consult for both basic and more sophisticated information and procedures in tumor neurosurgery.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 363 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (October 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1846282918
• ISBN-13: 978-1846282911
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,373,015 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)