Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery (eBook)

<p><strong><em>A comprehensive guide on current clinical management options for pituitary tumors -- including state-of-the-art endoscopic techniques</em></strong></p><p>Thieme congratulates Theodore H. Schwartz on being chosen by <em>New York</em> magazine for its prestigious ‘Best Doctors 2015' list.</p><p>Offering the unique dual perspective of neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists, <em>Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery: Endocrine, Neuro-Ophthalmologic and Surgical Management</em> describes both cutting-edge endoscopic techniques and tried-and-true decision-making methodologies that lead to the most successful outcomes. From choosing the right surgical or non-surgical approach for individual patients, to managing complex endocrine and neuro-ophthalmologic issues, this is the first major reference in the field in nearly a decade, making it the go-to guide for all interdisciplinary specialists who treat pituitary tumors.</p><p><strong>Special Features:</strong></p><UL><LI>Step-by-step descriptions of the newest endoscopic pituitary and skull base procedures, ensuring that specialists have full mastery of techniques for different tumor types in this surgically challenging area <LI>The clinical wisdom and perspectives of the masters of pituitary surgery, who share insights on patient selection, endoscopic versus open procedures, medical management, and much more <LI>Operative pearls from both neurosurgeons and otolaryngologists <LI>Compelling discussions of the pros and cons of various procedures (e.g., the utility of intraoperative MRI in pituitary surgery cases) <LI>Inclusion of detail-revealing 3D endoscopic images (complete with 3D glasses) <LI>Rationale for a collaborative neurosurgery--otolaryngology team approach to developing and implementing the most innovative endoscopic and skull base techniques</LI></UL><p>Enhanced by hundreds of images, decision-making algorithms, and clinical pearls from experts on each tumor type, <em>Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery</em> is