50 Landmark Papers every Neurosurgeon Should Know

1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-032-53577-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Reihe: 50 Landmark Papers

This indispensable resource provides a comprehensive guide to the most impactful studies that have shaped the field of neurosurgery. It distils the key findings and clinical relevance of 50 landmark papers across the full spectrum of neurosurgical subspecialties.

Designed with the needs of neurosurgery residents, fellows, and junior faculty in mind, this book provides a concise, high-yield format that is ideal for preparing for the ABNS oral board exam, FRCS, and FRCSC certifications. Each chapter is authored by leading experts in the field, offering unique insights into the rationale, methodology, and clinical impact of these pivotal studies. Key points are highlighted in a clear and concise manner, supported by tables, line diagrams, and practical commentary to ensure rapid comprehension and retention.

The challenge of navigating the ever-increasing neurosurgical literature can be daunting and this one-stop resource for evidence-based practice helps readers access the core literature. Whether you are preparing for certification exams or seeking to deepen your understanding of the field, 50 Landmark Papers Every Neurosurgeon Should Know is your definitive guide to the foundational studies that continue to shape neurosurgical practice worldwide making it an essential tool for neurosurgery trainees, practicing neurosurgeons, and educators seeking to enhance their knowledge and improve outcomes in patient care.

Zielgruppe

Professional, Professional Practice & Development, and Professional Training

Autoren/Hrsg.

Tailor, Jignesh

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie Minimalinvasive Chirurgie, Laserchirurgie, Laparoskopie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie Neurochirurgie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Section One - Tumour

1 - Radiotherapy plus concomitant and adjuvant temozolomide for glioblastoma

2 - MGMT gene silencing and benefit from temozolomide in glioblastoma

3 - Fluorescence-guided surgery with 5-aminolevulinic acid for resection of malignant glioma: a randomised controlled multicentre phase III trial

4 - A randomized trial of surgery in the treatment of single metastases to the brain

5 - Prognostic factors for survival in adult patients with cerebral low-grade glioma

6 - Long-term outcomes after supratotal resection of diffuse low-grade gliomas: a consecutive series with 11-year follow-up

7 - The recurrence of intracranial meningiomas after surgical treatment

8 - Phase I/II study of resection and intraoperative cesium-131 radioisotope brachytherapy in patients with newly diagnosed brain metastases

9 - Natural history of asymptomatic colloid cysts of the third ventricle

Section Two - Vascular

10 - Surgical Risk as Related to Time of Intervention in the Repair of Intracranial Aneurysms

11 - International Subarachnoid Aneurysm Trial (ISAT) of neurosurgical clipping versus endovascular coiling in 2143 patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms: a randomised trial

12 - International Study of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms Investigators. (ISUIA2) Unruptured intracranial aneurysms: natural history, clinical outcome, and risks of surgical and endovascular treatment.

13 - Effect of oral nimodipine on cerebral infarction and outcome after subarachnoid haemorrhage: British aneurysm nimodipine trial

14 - A proposed grading system for arteriovenous malformations

15 - Early decompressive surgery in malignant infarction of the middle cerebral artery: a pooled analysis of three randomised controlled trials

16 - Benefit of Carotid Endarterectomy in Patients with Symptomatic Moderate or Severe Stenosis. North American Symptomatic Carotid Endarterectomy Trial (NASCET)

17 - Trial of Early Minimally Invasive Removal of Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ENRICH)

Section Three - Paediatrics18 - Randomized trial of cerebrospinal fluid shunt valve design in pediatric hydrocephalus.

19 - Endoscopic third ventriculostomy in the treatment of childhood hydrocephalus

20 - Antibiotic or silver versus standard ventriculoperitoneal shunts (BASICS): a multicentre, single-blinded, randomised trial and economic evaluation

21 - A Randomized Trial of Prenatal versus Postnatal Repair of Myelomeningocele (MOMS trial)

22 - Incidence and evolution of subependymal and intraventricular hemorrhage: a study of infants less than 1,500 gm.

23 - Intrinsic brain-stem tumors of childhood: surgical indications

24 - Molecular subgroups of medulloblastoma: the current consensus

25 - Pial Synangiosis for Moyamoya Syndrome in Children

26 - Hypothermia Therapy after Traumatic Brain Injury in Children

Section Four - Functional/Epilepsy

27 - The first clinical trial to establish deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus as an evidence-based treatment for Parkinson’s disease

28 - The Long-term Outcome of Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia

29 - A Randomized, Controlled Trial of Surgery for Temporal-Lobe Epilepsy

30 - Early Identification of Refractory Epilepsy

31 - Vagus nerve stimulation for treatment of partial seizures: 1. A controlled study of effect on seizures

32 - Intracarotid injection of sodium amytal for the lateralization of cerebral speech dominance

Section Five - Head Trauma

33 - Assessment of coma and impaired consciousness. A practical scale

34 - Traumatic Acute Subdural Hematoma: Major Mortality Reduction in Comatose Patients Treated within Four Hours

35 - Use of drains versus no drains after burr-hole evacuation of chronic subdural haematoma: a randomised controlled trial

36 - Significance of intracranial hypertension in severe head injury

37 - A randomized, double-blind study of phenytoin for the prevention of post-traumatic seizures

38 - Final results of MRC CRASH, a randomised placebo-controlled trial of intravenous corticosteroid in adults with head injury-outcomes at 6 months.

39 - Trial of Decompressive Craniectomy for Traumatic Intracranial Hypertension (RESCUEicp trial).

40 - Surgical Management of Acute Epidural Hematomas

Section Six - Spine Trauma

41 - Validity of a Set of Clinical Criteria to Rule Out Injury to the Cervical Spine in Patients with Blunt Trauma

42 - The subaxial cervical spine injury classification system: a novel approach to recognize the importance of morphology, neurology, and integrity of the disco-ligamentous complex

43 - A new classification of thoracolumbar injuries: the importance of injury morphology, the integrity of the posterior ligamentous complex, and neurologic status

44 - A Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Patients With Acute Spinal Cord Injury: Recommendations on the Use of Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate

Section Seven - Spine

45 - Effect of High-dose Dexamethasone in Carcinomatous Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression Treated with Radiotherapy: a Randomised Trial

46 - Direct Decompressive Surgical Resection in the Treatment of Spinal Cord Compression Caused by Metastatic Cancer: A Randomised Trial

47 - Surgical vs nonoperative treatment for lumbar disc herniation: the Spine Patient Outcomes Research Trial (SPORT): a randomized trial

48 - Cauda Equina Syndrome Secondary to Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Meta-Analysis of Surgical Outcomes

49 - Surgical vs nonsurgical therapy for lumbar spinal stenosis

50 - The anterior approach for removal of ruptured cervical disks

Über Autor(innen)

Dr. Jignesh Tailor is currently Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at Indiana University School of Medicine and a Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Riley Hospital for Children. He received his medical degree from the University of Oxford Medical School and holds a PhD in Stem Cell Biology from the University of Cambridge. During neurosurgery training in London, Tailor received a highly competitive Wellcome Trust Post-Doctoral Research Award that allowed him to complete neurosurgery training at the Hospital for Sick Childrenin Toronto, Ontario while doing an enfolded Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Toronto. He completed fellowship training in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins University Hospital in Baltimore in July 2021.