Neurosurgical Management of Psychiatric Disorders: A Comprehensive Overview

By Mikhail F. Chernov, Jamil A. Rzaev, and Roberto Martinez-Alvarez, “Neurosurgical Management of Psychiatric Disorders, Part B, Volume 267” in the Progress in Brain Research series offers a detailed insight into the latest advancements in the field. This volume presents intriguing chapters on various topics, including:

1. Neurosurgical Management of Tourette Syndrome

This chapter delves into the surgical interventions available for managing Tourette Syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by repetitive movements or vocalizations known as tics.

2. Stereotactic Surgeries for Opioid Addiction: Patient Selection and Results

This section explores the role of stereotactic surgeries in treating opioid addiction, focusing on patient selection criteria and the outcomes of such procedures.

3. Psychiatric Disorders as Indication for Surgical Management of Drug-Resistant Temporal Epilepsy

It discusses the relationship between psychiatric disorders and drug-resistant temporal epilepsy, shedding light on how surgical interventions can be beneficial in such cases.

4. Surgery of Autism: Is it Possible?

This chapter raises an important question regarding the potential of surgical interventions in managing autism spectrum disorder.

5. Psychogenic Pain: Diagnosis and Management

It provides an in-depth analysis of psychogenic pain, its diagnosis, and various management strategies, including surgical options.

6. Stereotactic Cingulotomy and Capsulotomy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders: Indications and Comparative Results

This section compares the efficacy of stereotactic cingulotomy and capsulotomy in treating obsessive-compulsive disorders, highlighting the indications for these surgical procedures.

Published by Elsevier, this book is a valuable resource for neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, and researchers interested in the surgical management of psychiatric disorders. With contributions from an international board of authors, it offers a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends and advancements in the field.