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Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery by Means of Ultrathin Endoscopes

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Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery I

Part of the book series: Acta Neurochirurgica Supplementum ((NEUROCHIRURGICA,volume 54))

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The term “minimally invasive neurosurgery” (MIN) is defined and the present indications for MIN are described. They include endoscopic stereotactic interventions, endoscopic evacuations of chronic subdural haematomas and intracerebral mass-haemorrhages, endoscopic spinal and ventriculoscopic procedures. The advantages compared to conventional diagnostic and therapeutic neurosurgical approaches consist of less operative risk and reduced tissue-traumatization. Endoscopy makes interventions under (real-time) conditions possible. The operative stress for the patient is minimized.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, Philipps-University Marburg, Federal Republic of Germany

    Dr. D. Hellwig & B. L. Bauer

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Hellwig, D., Bauer, B.L. (1992). Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery by Means of Ultrathin Endoscopes. In: Bauer, B.L., Hellwig, D. (eds) Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery I. Acta Neurochirurgica Supplementum, vol 54. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-6687-1_9

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