Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery 1st Edition

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This state-of-the-art book provides the first thorough treatment of thoracoscopic spine surgery and the new techniques that will likely revolutionize the way spinal problems are managed. Consisting of contributions from the most respected authorities in the field, this work provides in-depth explanations of the fundamental anatomy, principles, pathology, and approaches involved. Among the highlights Step-by-step instruction on specific techniques for a wide variety of surgical procedures Insightful analysis of patient selection, indications and contraindications, equipment, and ways of avoiding and treating complications Thorough discussion of all aspects of thoracoscopic spine surgery, from patient positioning and anesthetic management, to portal placement techniques and intraoperative monitoring 700 detailed illustrations and surgical photographs, nearly 300 in full color! Together with the accompanying video atlas, this package thoroughly explains and demonstrates the new techniques and is essential for learning how to perform them. A practical book on the forefront of new technology, THORACOSCOPIC SPINE SURGERY is a must for surgeons who wish to add these challenging procedures to their working armamentarium! Table of Contents Foreword by Richard G. Fessler Foreword by Regis W. Haid Preface Contributors 1. The History of Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery Daniel J. Rosenthal and Curtis A. Dickman 2. General Principles of Thoracoscopy . Curtis A. Dickman 3. Education and Credentialing for Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery Curtis A. Dickman and Richard G. Fessler 4. Instrumentation and Equipment for Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery Curtis A. Dickman and Noel I. Perin 5. Thoracoscopic Perspectives of Thoracic and Mediastinal Anatomy Randall K. Wolf, Toshiya Ohtsuka, and Alvin H. Crawford 6. Surgical Anatomy of the Thoracic Spine T. Glenn Pait, Ugur Türe, Kenan I. Arnautovic , and Ron M. Tribell 7. Microanatomy of Thoracic Spine Foramina and Ligaments Gökhan Akdemir, Mukesh Misra, Manuel Dujovny, and M. Serdar Alp 8. Anesthetic Considerations for Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery Volker Lischke, Paul Kessler, Klaus Westphal, and Gerhard Matheis 9. Anesthetic Management and Intraoperative Monitoring Paul W. Detwiler, Randall W. Porter, Michael Lemole, and Steven Shedd 10. Perioperative Management for Thoracoscopic Spine Surgery Noel I. Perin, Curtis A. Dickman, Stephen M. Papadopoulos, and Daniel J. Rosenthal 11. Operating Room Setup and Patient Positioning Daniel J. Rosenthal and Curtis A. Dickman 12. Thoracoscopic Access Strategies: Portal Placement Techniques and Portal Selection Curtis A. Dickman and Daniel J. Rosenthal 13. Spinal Exposure and Pleural Dissection Techniques Curtis A. Dickman and Daniel J. Rosenthal 14. Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy Stephen M. Papadopoulos and Curtis A. Dickman 15. Anterior Release of Spinal Deformities Alvin H. Crawford 16. Endoscopic Anterior Correction of Idiopathic Scoliosis Ronald G. Blackman and Eduardo Luque 17. Biopsy of Vertebral Lesions Noel I. Perin 18. Thoracoscopic Microsurgical Discectomy Curtis A. Dickman, Daniel J. Rosenthal, and Noel I. Perin 19. Thoracoscopic Resection of Intrathoracic Neurogenic Tumors Curtis A. Dickman and Ronald I. Apfelbaum 20. Thoracoscopic Corpectomy Curtis A. Dickman and Daniel J. Rosenthal 21. Thoracoscopic Spinal Reconstruction Techniques Curtis A. Dickman and Daniel J. Rosenthal 22. Thoracoscopic Internal Fixation Techniques Daniel J. Rosenthal and Curtis A. Dickman 23. Future Directions for Spinal Thoracoscopy Curtis A. Dickman, Daniel J. Rosenthal, and Noel I. Perin Index