Neurosurgery Clinics: Glioblastoma, Part I – Surgical Management and Adjuncts

Guest edited by Dr. Michael A. Vogelbaum, this issue of Neurosurgery Clinics focuses on Glioblastoma, Part I: Surgical Management and Adjuncts. It is one of four issues selected each year by the series Consulting Editors, Russell R. Lonser and Daniel K. Resnick.

Articles in this Issue:

1. Perioperative Management of Patients with Glioblastoma – A comprehensive overview of the pre and postoperative care for patients diagnosed with Glioblastoma.
2. Role of Resection in Glioblastoma Management – This article discusses the importance of surgical resection in managing Glioblastoma and its impact on patient outcomes.
3. Advancing Imaging to Enhance Surgery – An in-depth look at how advanced imaging techniques can improve surgical outcomes for Glioblastoma patients.
4. Intraoperative Imaging for High-Grade Glioma Surgery – This piece explores the role of intraoperative imaging in guiding surgeons during high-grade Glioma surgery.
5. Use of Intraoperative Fluorophores – A discussion on the use of intraoperative fluorophores to enhance tumor visualization and improve surgical accuracy.
6. Extent of Resection of Glioblastoma – This article examines the impact of the extent of resection on patient survival and recurrence rates.
7. Functional Mapping for Glioma Surgery: Preoperative Mapping Tools – An overview of preoperative mapping tools used to identify critical brain structures and minimize surgical risks.
8. Functional Mapping for Glioma Surgery: Intraoperative Mapping Tools – This article highlights the importance of intraoperative mapping tools in preserving brain function during Glioma surgery.
9. Surgical Adjuncts for Glioblastoma – A review of various surgical adjuncts available to enhance Glioblastoma treatment outcomes.
10. Window of Opportunity Clinical Trials to Evaluate Novel Therapies for Brain Tumors – This piece discusses the potential of window of opportunity clinical trials in evaluating new treatments for brain tumors.
11. Stereotactic Laser Ablation of Glioblastoma – An examination of stereotactic laser ablation as a minimally invasive treatment option for Glioblastoma.
12. Radiotherapy for Glioblastoma – This article provides an overview of radiotherapy as a treatment modality for Glioblastoma, including its benefits and limitations.
13. Challenges Associated with Reoperation in Patients with Glioma – A discussion on the challenges and considerations involved in reoperating on patients with Glioma.
14. Surgery for Glioblastoma in Elderly Patients – This article explores the unique considerations and challenges of performing surgery on elderly patients diagnosed with Glioblastoma.

Product Details:

Publisher: Elsevier

Publication Date: December 7, 2020

Language: English

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 240

ISBN-10: 0323790941

ISBN-13: 978-0323790949