Application of technology for minimally invasive neurosurgery

Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2010 Oct;21(4):585-94, v. doi: 10.1016/j.nec.2010.07.009.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Endoscopy / instrumentation
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Fluorescein
  • Hemostasis / physiology
  • Humans
  • Microscopy
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / instrumentation
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Neuronavigation / instrumentation
  • Neuronavigation / methods
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / instrumentation
  • Neurosurgical Procedures / methods*
  • Stereotaxic Techniques / instrumentation
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Technology / trends*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Fluorescein