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Essential Neurosurgery

Series: Essentials
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Essential Neurosurgery offers a thorough introduction to neurosurgery tailored for junior surgical trainees and medical students. It focuses on the principles of neurosurgical diagnosis and management of common central nervous system conditions, incorporating the fundamentals of neurology and the pathology underlying neurological diseases. The book also covers neurosurgical techniques and postoperative patient care, with this updated edition reflecting recent biological and technological advances that enhance surgical options and patient outcomes.
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Ideal for junior surgical trainees and medical students seeking a solid foundation in neurosurgery, this book suits those needing a clear, practical guide to common neurosurgical conditions, techniques, and postoperative care.

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Offers a comprehensive introduction to neurosurgery for junior surgical trainees and medical students. This book concentrates on the principles of neurosurgical diagnosis and management of the common central nervous system problems, including an understanding of neurology and the pathological basis of neurological disease.

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Essential Neurosurgery provides a comprehensive introduction to neurosurgery for junior surgical trainees and medical students. The book concentrates on the principles of neurosurgical diagnosis and management of the more common central nervous system problems, including an understanding of neurology and the pathological basis of neurological disease.

There is also coverage of neurosurgical techniques and postoperative patient management. This new edition brings the text fully up to date and includes many of the biological and technological advances made in the field of neurosurgery that have improved surgical possibilities and patient outcomes.

Review quotations from the previous edition:

"Flowing and well highlighted text keeps the reader interested in the subject" - British Journal of Neurosurgery

"An excellent text...well organised and clearly set out" - Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its clear organisation and engaging text, the book includes detailed diagrams, images, and scans that vividly explain essential pathologies. Reviews highlight its comprehensive coverage from clinical presentation to postoperative management, making it an invaluable resource. For instance, the British Journal of Neurosurgery notes its "flowing and well highlighted text," while the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry calls it "an excellent textโ€ฆ well organised and clearly set out." A reviewer in Black Bag at Bristol Medical School describes it as "definitely worth a look" despite the simpler colour scheme.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405116411

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 March 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Professor Andrew H. Kaye, MBBS MD FRACS
James Stewart Professor of Surgery and Head of Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Director of Neurosurgery and Director, The Melbourne Neuroscience Centre, The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, which is the official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia and the Australian Association of Neurologists.

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