The Unconventional Origins of a Neurosurgery Handbook

As I prepared the ninth edition of the Neurosurgery Manual, I realized that the origins and perpetuation of this book are likely contrary to those of most medical books. Instead of creating a book aimed at assisting in medical care, this book was born out of the care of patients.

It began as a collection of notes I kept to address the needs that arose from my neurosurgery practice. I included information from my residency years, when we had to make weekly presentations on cases treated in the operating room, on calls, and in the ICU. Later, during my practice as a neurosurgeon, whenever I encountered a situation that required specific information, I would include the results of my research to have as a reference for the future.

As a result, the book grew organically, rather than following a predetermined plan. I believe this has contributed to the book’s success, as well as the disparity in the coverage of the topics addressed, which I gradually resolved.

While it didn’t occur to me that this could be a different origin than that of most books, I’ve always said that my patients appear on every page of this text. And it is to them that I am eternally grateful.

About the Book

This ninth edition of the Neurosurgery Manual is a comprehensive guide for medical professionals, covering a wide range of topics in neurosurgery. With over 1636 pages, this book is a valuable resource for those in the field.

Publication Details:

• Editorial: JOURNAL
• Edition: 9th
• Publication Date: October 1, 2021
• Language: English
• Pages: 1636
• ISBN-10: 9878452026
• ISBN-13: 978-9878452029