Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease 1st Edition

Book Name: Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease 1st Edition
Author: Robert R. Goodman
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
ISBN: 978-3-319-23692-6,978-3-319-23693-3
Year: 2019
Language: English
File format: PDF

Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease 1st Edition Pdf Book Description:

Deep brain stimulation for treating patients with Parkinson’s disease has been released in the 1990s. Originally performed just at academic centres, over recent years it has grown into a widespread surgical process. A number of surgical methods are used and inventions are introduced regularly. This publication is an perfect source of information to many practicing neurosurgeons who didn’t learn this operation during their practice but would like to add it to their clinic, in addition to a great update on exciting new advancements in surgery for Parkinson’s disease.

This publication is intended to offer practicing neurosurgeons with present knowledge on the technical aspects of operative therapy of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. It explains how to spot surgical applicants and determine the best surgery, clarifies the many surgical methods which are employed, and provides insights to how to maximize deep brain stimulation treatment after implantation. The secrets to avoidance of operative complications are closely elucidated. Furthermore, a summary is given of possible improvements on the thoracic horizon, such as closed-loop deep brain stimulation, gene therapy, and optogenetics. All subjects are covered by seasoned Parkinson’s disorder surgeons, in a concise and digestable format. The publication will be an perfect source of information to its many practicing neurosurgeons who’d love to incorporate deep brain stimulation for their clinic, in addition to a great update on new advancements in surgery for Parkinson’s disease.