Lateral Skull Base Surgery

Learn surgical techniques and procedures from lateral skull base surgeons at the famous House Clinic Written by leading skull base surgeons from the renowned House Clinic in Los Angeles, California, Lateral Skull Base Surgery: The House Clinic Atlas is a much-needed reference that contains detailed descriptions of the techniques used in lateral skull base surgery. This atlas covers topics ranging from auditory brainstem implants to vestibular schwannoma, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of surgical procedures and techniques used to treat a variety of skull base diseases. Special Features: Online access to 8 surgical videos of the most common techniques presented in the book More than 180 high-quality illustrations depict step-by-step surgical procedures Every chapter is informed with the expertise of House Clinic skull base surgeons This atlas offers insights and expertise from some of the most respected surgeons in the world and is an essential resource for otolaryngologists–head and neck surgeons, neurosurgeons, and fellows preparing for and performing lateral skull base surgery as well as other physicians interested in this growing specialty.

Learn surgical techniques and procedures from lateral skull base surgeons at the famous House Clinic Written by leading skull base surgeons from the renowned House Clinic in Los Angeles, California, Lateral Skull Base Surgery: The House Clinic Atlas is a much-needed reference that contains detailed descriptions of the techniques used in lateral skull base surgery. This atlas covers topics ranging from auditory brainstem implants to vestibular schwannoma, providing readers with a comprehensive overview of surgical procedures and techniques used to treat a variety of skull base diseases. Special Features: Online access to 8 surgical videos of the most common techniques presented in the book More than 180 high-quality illustrations depict step-by-step surgical procedures Every chapter is informed with the expertise of House Clinic skull base surgeons This atlas offers insights and expertise from some of the most respected surgeons in the world and is an essential resource for otolaryngologists–head and neck surgeons, neurosurgeons, and fellows preparing for and performing lateral skull base surgery as well as other physicians interested in this growing specialty.

The quintessential state-of-the-art atlas on endoscopic approaches to the lateral skull base The endoscope has become a highly effective tool in the arsenal of ear and skull base surgeons. Endoscopic Lateral Skull Base Surgery: Principles, Anatomy, Approaches by endoscopic surgery masters Daniele Marchioni and Livio Presutti, reflects their development of innovative transcanalar approaches to the lateral cranial base using the external auditory canal as a surgical corridor. This unique atlas is designed to teach and clarify current and emerging endoscopic-assisted surgery approaches to the lateral skull base. The common goal of these cutting-edge procedures is to access and treat tumors located in the lateral cranial base via the most minimally-invasive endoscopic approach possible, thereby bypassing delicate cranial nerves, dural, cerebral, and vascular structures. Throughout 14 chapters, an impressive group of skull base surgeons share firsthand insights and expertise in areas vital to endoscopic skull base surgery. Key Features Featuring contributions from the who's who of global experts who continue to innovate by using the endoscope beyond its traditional use in middle ear surgery Opening chapters cover anatomy, microscopic approaches, endoscopic dissection, instrumentation, OR set-up, and radiologic assessments Procedural chapters detail endoscopic approaches including transtemporal combined, retrosigmoid, and transcanalar techniques such as suprageniculate, transpromontorial, and infracochlear Patient cases, clinical applications, and step-by-step guidance enhance understanding of diverse endoscopic approaches High-quality preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative illustrations are selected from thousands of surgeries performed by the authors This remarkable book provides the most comprehensive and elucidating information written to date on endoscopic approaches to the lateral skull base, making it essential reading for novice and expert surgeons alike.

Long awaited, this fine surgical atlas covers all aspects of neuro-otology and lateral skull base procedures in comprehensively in detail. The lavishly illustrated step-by-step guide is written by two American experts to ensure continuity between topics. The text is highly structured with step-by-step explanation of each surgical procedure and TIPS and TECHNIQUES sections as well as a PEARLS section in each chapter. More than 200 superb artwork illustrations describe each surgical procedure with nearly 600 additional intraoperative pictures with CT and MRI images to teach specific case examples. This offers a complete educational experience for the skull base surgeon in training and a thorough reference for the experienced surgeon.

This book is designed to help readers to acquire a full understanding of the basic concepts of lateral skull base surgery and to familiarize themselves with the different procedures and the latest advances in surgical treatment. The opening chapters discuss general aspects of decision making, describe the relevant microanatomy, and outline the operating room setup. The approaches and procedures used in surgery for cerebellopontine angle, jugular foramen, petroclival, external auditory canal, and facial nerve tumors are then described and illustrated. The particular challenges posed by skull base surgery are identified and attention is drawn to innovative solutions. Advice is also provided on rehabilitation, and the book closes by considering relevant emerging medical treatments. Despite the advances in skull base surgery over recent decades, young surgeons remain fearful of the complex temporal bone and neurovascular anatomy and the difficulty of access. Neurotologists will find this book to be a source of reliable guidance and an invaluable aid to the achievement of optimal outcomes in daily practice.

In this completely revised and enlarged new edition, Professor Sanna and his team provide systematic demonstrations of the major lateral skull base approaches, drawing from 20 years of experience of the eminent Gruppo Otologico located in Piacenza, Italy.Key features: Introductory chapters on the general principles, instrumentation, and special considerations that characterize this type of surgery Discussion of the radiology of skull base lesions as it relates to surgery, with particular emphasis on findings that can influence the choice of surgical approach, alter the course of surgery, or affect the prognosis Actual demonstrations of the anatomy seen during the different surgical approache -- standard anatomy textbooks fail to address this issue For each approach, step-by-step descriptions of the surgical technique and numerous clinical cases representing the most commonly encountered lesions so that the reader receives a comprehensive understanding of how to perform the approach and what to expect during surgery Pearls and Pitfalls at the end of most chapters gathered from the vast number of cases managed throughout the years by the authors and included to help others avoid mistakes Over 1300 superb and instructive illustrations consisting of photographs of live surgery and cadaver dissections, radiologic images, and drawings This essential text also covers other must-know, highly advanced topics, including: Combined approaches providing the necessary route to manage certain extensive skull base tumors that represent particular challenges Management strategies for different skull base lesions (e.g., surgical vs. nonsurgicalmanagement, the different factors that determine the choice of the surgical approach, cases that are managed conservatively or with radiosurgery) Management of the internal carotid artery in skull base surgery, including the new technique of using stents to facilitate tumor dissection from the internal carotid artery This outstanding surgical atlas is invaluable for any surgeon who seeks not only to master the different surgical approaches but also to grasp the real essence of skull base surgery.Dr. Sanna is part of The Grupppo Otologico, a world-renowned specialist center for the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the ear, skull base, facial nerve, head and neck, and paranasal sinuses. More information is available on the group's website, www.gruppootologico.it/eng.