Robotics in Skull-Base Surgery (eBook)

This book is the first book in the field of robotics in skull-base surgery. It uncovers the pioneering realm of robotics in skull-base surgery through this remarkable compendium. With a comprehensive exploration from neurosurgical and otolaryngological perspectives, it delves into the diverse applications of robotics, accompanied by a thorough literature review.

The chapters run the gamut from using robotics for approaches to the anterior and lateral skull base to using this technology for more specific approaches such as transoral methods and radiosurgery.

The major advantage of this work is its organization and systematic delivery of information, which makes it a reliable and comprehensible source for the medical professional. It is a 'go-to' resource for all researchers, clinicians, and medical doctors who are interested in the most recent trends in robotics in skull-base in Neurosurgery and ENT surgery.

Prof. R. Shane Tubbs is a clinical anatomist who practiced in pediatric neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital in Birmingham for 25 years. His research interests are centered around what his lab has termed 'reverse translational anatomy research', where clinical/surgical problems are identified and addressed via anatomical studies. This investigative paradigm has resulted in over 1,600 peer reviewed publications. Dr. Tubbs' lab has made novel discoveries in human anatomy and many anatomical feasibility studies from his lab have been used by surgeons around the world. He has been a visiting professor to major institutions in the U.S. and worldwide. He has authored/edited over 50 books including Gray's Anatomy Review, Gray's Clinical Photographic Dissector of the Human Body, Netter's Introduction to Clinical Procedures, Anatomy for Plastic Surgery of the Face, Head, and Neck, Nerves and Nerve Injuries, A History of Human Anatomy, and Bergman's Comprehensive Encyclopedia of Human Anatomic Variation. He is an editor for the 41st and 42nd editions of Gray's Anatomy and the 5th through 7th editions of Netter's Atlas of Human Anatomy, and is editor-in-chief of Clinical Anatomy, the official journal of the American and British Associations of Clinical Anatomists. Dr. Tubbs was recently named chair of the Federative International Programme on Anatomical Terminologies.