Abstract
Neuroendoscopy has rapidly established itself as an important field of neurosurgery. This became possible with technical developments in the field of endoscopy allowing the application of this technique to neurosurgery. In addition, the minimally invasive nature of endoscopy and the associated overall minimal morbidity have made neuroendoscopy an accepted and rapidly developing modality in neurosurgery with many potential areas of application. However, as with any new field, it requires skills that are not always intuitive to the neurosurgeon who is not trained in endoscopic techniques. It also relies on the development of new technology specifically designed for neurosurgical applications and procedures. Therefore, in addition to technology development, neurosurgeons need to be specially trained in endoscopy to apply it correctly and with the minimal morbidity it allows. This chapter reviews some of the issues regarding neuroendoscopic equipment, its appropriate selection, and the different applications of Neuroendoscopy.
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Goumnerova, L.C. (2005). Endoscopic Techniques, Equipment, and Optics. In: Proctor, M.R., Black, P.M. (eds) Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-899-4:003
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