title: The modernization of pediatric neurosurgery. The Donald D. Matson Lecture 2003.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  It might be presumed that the discipline of pediatric neurosurgery is as youthful as the patients it serves. But this subspecialty of neurosurgery is at least 50 years old.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This 2003 Donald D. Matson Memorial Lecture will examine the growth and development of children's neurosurgical care from the aspects of its identity and continuing educational activity, the impact of technology, outcome measures, and the role of public advocacy.
authors.affiliation: Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, M5G 1X8, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. cnsurg@sympatico.ca
authors.forename: Robin P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Humphreys
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000193:education / Q000266:history / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000193:education / Q000379:methods; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000639:trends*