title: Survey of stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in the United States and Canada.
abstract: A survey of the number of neurosurgeons performing stereotactic and functional neurosurgery in the United States and Canada was conducted by questionnaire. Of the 637 respondents, 433 conducted either stereotactic or functional neurosurgery or both. The indications and number of stereotactic procedures done annually are presented. The number of neurosurgeons performing each of the various procedures is outlined, as well as the types of stereotactic apparatus and lesion employed.
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D006801:Humans; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States