Lasers in Neurosurgery
By: edited by Edward F. Downing, Peter W. Ascher, Leonard J. Cerullo, Charles R. Neblett, Jon H. Robertson, John M. Tew
Contributors: Ascher, Peter W.; Cerullo, Leonard J.; Neblett, Charles R.; Robertson, Jon H.; Tew, John M.
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published: 1989
Place of publication: Vienna
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] /
Number of pages: 131
ISBN-13: 9783211820674; 9783709176078
Subjects: Medicine; Neurosurgery; Neurology; Biomedical engineering
Description: The introduction of lasers as surgical instruments has provided neurosurgeons with a new tool that is more delicate than those previously available. Careful use of surgical lasers results in precise removal of neoplastic tissues with minimal damage to the adjacent structures. The authors - pioneers in laser neurosurgery - critically review biophysics, indications, surgical techniques and the advantages and disadvantages of lasers.
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Table of contents: title: Contents: F. Frank: Basic Physics and Biophysics; title: J.M. Tew Jr., W.D. Tobler, M. Zuccarello: The Treatment of Arteriovenous Malformations of the Brain with the Neodymium: YAG Laser; title: W.C. Clark, J.H. Robertson: Laser Resection of Meningiomas; title: P.W. Ascher: Tumours on and in the Pons and Medulla oblongata; title: C.R. Neblett: Reconstructive Vascular Neurosurgery: Microsurgical CO2 Laser Application; title: K.R. Crone, T.S. Berger, J.M. Tew Jr.: Laser Applications in Pediatric Neurosurgery; title: V.A. Fasano, R.M. Ponzio: The Use of Contact Laser in Neurosurgery. Clinical and Experimental Data; title: Subject Index.