Application of technology for minimally invasive neurosurgery.
Minimally invasive neurosurgery has developed from technological innovations, including endoscopy, instrumentation, neuroimaging, stereotaxy, and others. This article highlights current technologies for minimally invasive cranial neurosurgery.
Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA.
Masaru
M
Ishii
Gary L
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Gallia
D003287:Contrast Media; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D019793:Fluorescein; D006487:Hemostasis / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008853:Microscopy; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D038361:Neuronavigation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D013672:Technology / Q000639:trends*
D003287:Contrast Media; D019793:Fluorescein