• Edited by recognized authorities in the areas of neuro-oncology and computer-assisted surgery, this reference
• contains a CD that showcases all the color illustrations from the book
• provides a basic understanding of how these systems operate, the potential pitfalls of each system, and how to use each in the treatment of a variety of disorders
• contains methods to avoid, recognize, and manage potential errors when using computer assisted neurosurgery
• focuses on the general principles of computer assisted neurosurgery ranging from key theories to practical application of these systems in day-to-day practice
• offers in-depth articles considering the evolution and future of the field, as well as advances in surgical planning and navigation
• presents various approaches to manage brain shift and tissue deformations with MRI in the operating room
• shows how navigation systems provide target guidance
• includes methods to perform stereotactic brain biopsy and similar procedures without stereotactic frames

Richly illustrated to showcase the best practices, surgical methods, and procedures for difficult situations in neurosurgery, this reference demonstrates strategies to manage brain metastases, intracranial gliomas and meningiomas, pituitary region tumors, and intracranial vascular malformations; spinal operations; and surgeries of the skull base with modern navigation and image-guidance technologies.