Mastering Skull Base Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide

As part of the esteemed Master Techniques in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery series, Skull Base Surgery is the ultimate resource for surgeons and students seeking expert instruction on common and advanced skull base surgical procedures.

Expert Guidance from Renowned Authorities

This authoritative guide is authored by world-renowned experts and pioneers in open and endoscopic skull base approaches, providing step-by-step instruction on over 45 procedures. The comprehensive coverage spans both open and minimally invasive approaches to the skull base, making it an indispensable resource for generalist surgeons, skull base specialists, and students in otolaryngology and neurosurgery.

Comprehensive Coverage of Skull Base Surgery

The textbook is divided into sections covering the sphenoid and parasellar regions, anterior cranial fossa, middle cranial fossa, posterior cranial fossa, and reconstruction. Topics include:

• Optic nerve decompression
• Endonasal approach to the sella
• Endoscopic endonasal approach to the medial cavernous sinus
• Endonasal transorbital approaches
• Cranialization of the frontal sinus
• Frontal sinus osteoplastic flap with and without obliteration
• Anterior craniofacial resection

Visual Aids and Interactive Features

The book includes over 1,500 color photos and drawings of intraoperative images, fully demonstrating the surgical techniques and concepts. The bundled interactive eBook edition offers:

• Complete content with enhanced navigation
• A powerful search tool with web-cross referencing
• Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
• Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content
• Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
• Six step-by-step videos outlining the procedures covered in each chapter
• Quick-reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

With Skull Base Surgery, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and nuances of skull base surgery, empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for your patients.