Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery

This state-of-the-art book provides the first thorough treatment of thoracoscopic spine surgery and the new techniques that will likely revolutionize the way spinal problems are managed. Consisting of contributions from the most respected authorities in the field, this work provides in-depth explanations of the fundamental anatomy, principles, pathology, and approaches involved.

Among the highlights:

• Step-by-step instruction on specific techniques for a wide variety of surgical procedures
• Insightful analysis of patient selection, indications and contraindications, equipment, and ways of avoiding and treating complications
• Thorough discussion of all aspects of thoracoscopic spine surgery, from patient positioning and anesthetic management, to portal placement techniques and intraoperative monitoring
• 700 detailed illustrations and surgical photographs, nearly 300 in full color!

Together with the accompanying video atlas, this package thoroughly explains and demonstrates the new techniques and is essential for learning how to perform them. A practical book on the forefront of new technology, THORACOSCOPIC SPINE SURGERY is a must for surgeons who wish to add these challenging procedures to their working armamentarium!

The book contains both black-and-white and color illustrations.

Here is the first comprehensive guide to the new techniques, packed with hands-on instruction and guidelines from the pioneers in the field. Covering equipment, patient evaluation, indications and contraindications, specific surgical techniques, postoperative management, and complication avoidance, this book examines the topic in-depth.

This state-of-the-art book provides the first thorough treatment of thoracoscopic spine surgery and the new techniques that will likely revolutionize the way spinal problems are managed. Consisting of contributions from the most respected authorities in the field, this work provides in-depth explanations of the fundamental anatomy, principles, pathology, and approaches involved.

A practical book on the forefront of new technology, Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery is a must for surgeons who wish to add these challenging procedures to their working armamentarium!

Ali I. Raja

In this book on thoracoscopic surgical procedures of the spine, the subject is covered in detail with comprehensive text and illustrations on the topic. The text has been written as a complement to a surgical video atlas developed for the purpose of enhancing clinical education and practice in the field of thoracoscopic spine surgery. These are important objectives in view of the recent advances and interest in endoscopic and minimally invasive procedures, and are duly fulfilled by the editors. This book is for residents and practicing physicians undergoing training for thoracoscopic spine procedures. It is well suited for this purpose. The editors are well respected authorities in the field. Many chapters are contributed by authors from renowned institutions from around the world. The book begins with some historical aspects. Then general principles and basic science perspectives are discussed, including surgical and microsurgical anatomy of the thoracic spine. Other related issues like anesthesia and perioperative patient care are also discussed. The end chapters are devoted to various clinical applications and future directions for this technique. There are outstanding hand-drawn illustrations, intra-operative photographs, and pictures of instruments that make the text readable and interesting. Many of the surgical photographs are explained with the help of corresponding labeled sketches. Additional pre- and post-operative imaging studies demonstrating the results of surgery could have been added. This is a nicely written text that is easy to read and comprehend. It stands out among the existing texts available on the subject in being detailed, illustrative, and of highpedagogic value. The editors also demonstrate how endoscopic principles are applied to spine surgery and the new applications taking shape in this relatively young subspecialty of neurological surgery.

Dickman, Curtis A., MD (Barrow Neurological Institute); Rosenthal, Daniel J., MD (Hochtaunus Regional Clinics, Bad Hamburg, Germany); Perin, Noel I., MD, FRCS (Mount Sinai Medical Center)