Schmidek and Sweet: Operative Neurosurgical Techniques 2-Volume Set, 7th Edition

By: Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, MD

ISBN: 9780323414791

Pub Date: May 12, 2021

Reviewed By: Morteza Sadeh, MD Ph.D. (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine)

Description  

This book provides a comprehensive reference for almost all surgical procedures in neurosurgery with abundant information on their backgrounds, relative landmark articles, clinical trials, indications, complications, and prognosis. 

It has terrific surgical and graphical demonstrations with relevant anatomy and description. It accompanies an interactive web version with high-resolution images. 

Purpose  

The book’s aim is to provide a reference for the description of neurosurgical techniques along with relevant anatomical, clinical, and literature information, which are all crucial parts of the neurosurgical core. The online version adds the interactive framework and high-quality pictures with highlighting and bookmarking options. 

Audience  

The book’s main audiences are residents and fellows as well as practicing neurosurgeons. All subspecialties of neurosurgery are well covered in this book, including new and emerging techniques along with a critique of each method. The comprehensive reference format, along with a detailed description of the technique, complications, knowledge of anatomy, and amazing graphical content, make this an invaluable reference for the intended target. The authors are internationally recognized neurosurgeons with a high level of expertise and experience in the assigned topics. 

Features  

The book covers all aspects of neurosurgical procedures. It is divided into specific domains of neurosurgery as devoted parts, and then chapters within each part are devoted to specific procedures. There is a great introduction and brief history of the procedure along with the anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology involved. Next, the procedure indications, as well as evidence regarding its efficacy and outcomes, are discussed. The details of the procedures are also discussed, complemented by great illustrations. Lastly, the book covers complications, outcomes, prognosis, and future directions. 

Assessment 

This book is the golden reference for surgical description and techniques. It provides a comprehensive review of virtually all procedures in neurosurgery with an outstanding introduction and discussion of relevant data and complications. The illustrations and surgical pictures are superb, and residents and fellows will gain a great understanding of most aspects of surgery by reviewing the relevant chapters before surgery. This new edition provides many updates relevant to new data and evidence as well as various novel techniques and topics such as minimally invasive and endoscopic surgeries. 

©Doody’s Review Service, 2023, Morteza Sadeh, MD Ph.D. (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine) Doody’s Score: 99 –5 Stars!  

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