Advances in endoscopic neurosurgery.
This article describes the authors' experience using neuroendoscopes to perform a variety of intracranial procedures with minimal invasiveness to neural tissue. The article also presents the history of neuroendoscopy and provides information about current practice. Surgical technique and intraoperative and postoperative nursing considerations are reviewed.
Gerzeny
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University Hospitals of Cleveland, USA.
Cohen
A R
AR
D004724:Endoscopy / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000266:history / Q000601:surgery; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000266:history / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D018579:Patient Selection; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D014481:United States