This practical, step-wise text covers the surgical approaches, resection strategies and reconstruction techniques used for each type of presenting tumor of the spine. Demonstrating the variety of anterior, posterior and intradural approaches and stabilization techniques, and spanning from pathologies of the craniocervical region to sacral and intradural pathologies, each chapter is generously illustrated with figures, radiographs and intraoperative photos. The chapters themselves follow a consistent and user-friendly format: the anatomy and biomechanics of a specific region, patient evaluation, essential oncologic principles, the decision-making process, and technical steps of surgery. A representative case illustration is provided at the conclusion of each chapter, exemplifying pertinent concepts described. Additionally, video segments accompany selected chapters, providing real-time illustration of surgical techniques.
Technical and in-depth, yet highly accessible, Spinal Tumor Surgery: A Case-Based Approach is an essential resource for orthopedic spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and surgical oncologists operating on tumors of the spine.
This practical, step-wise text covers the surgical approaches, resection strategies and reconstruction techniques used for each type of presenting tumor of the spine. Demonstrating the variety of anterior, posterior and intradural approaches and stabilization techniques, and spanning from pathologies of the craniocervical region to sacral and intradural pathologies, each chapter is generously illustrated with figures, radiographs and intraoperative photos. The chapters themselves follow a consistent and user-friendly format: the anatomy and biomechanics of a specific region, patient evaluation, essential oncologic principles, the decision-making process, and technical steps of surgery. A representative case illustration is provided at the conclusion of each chapter, exemplifying pertinent concepts described. Additionally, video segments accompany selected chapters, providing real-time illustration of surgical techniques.
Technical and in-depth, yet highly accessible, Spinal Tumor Surgery: A Case-Based Approach is an essential resource for orthopedic spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and surgical oncologists operating on tumors of the spine.
A generously illustrated, case-based text covering surgical approaches, resection strategies and reconstruction techniques used for tumors of the spine Follows a consistent chapter format covering presentations and common pathologies, a detailed, step-wise clinical case example and essential clinical pearls A practical resource for orthopedic spine surgeons, neurosurgeons, and surgical oncologists
Daniel M. Sciubba
Anterior approaches Anterior lumbar approach Cervico-thoracic approach Cranio-cervical approach Intradural approaches Intradural extramedullary tumor Intralesional sacrectomy Lumbar en bloc resection Minimally invasive stabilization Occipito-cervical approach and stabilization Percutaneous stabilization Posterior approaches Posterior cervical approach and stabilization Posterior decompression and fusion Posterior lumbar and sacral approach and stabilization
“This is a book for spinal surgeons, written by expert spinal surgeons. … this is a timely text, both comprehensive and well-suited to its audience. The case-based approach is a clear strength for the targeted readership. It is easy to navigate and reference. Such an enjoyable text makes it easy to recommend; the editor and authors are to be commended for their expert contribution to the literature.” (Kimberly B. Hoang, Neurosurgery, Vol. 86 (1), 2020)