Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery: An Illustrated Guide to Endoscopic Techniques

Destined to be the definitive reference in this complex surgical area, Endoscopic Craniosynostosis Surgery is the first single resource to offer complete coverage of techniques, outcomes, complications, and results when treating patients with craniosynostosis endoscopically. Dr. David F. Jimenez, a pioneer in the field who has developed minimally invasive endoscopic surgeries to treat very young infants with this condition, provides all appropriate data and detailed guidance on every aspect of the management of craniosynostosis using endoscopic techniques. Covers the surgical management of every type of single suture synostosis as well as multiple and complex synostosis. Presents surgical techniques in depth, with a complete review of short- and long-term outcomes and results. Provides detailed information on patient anesthesia and how to set up the operating room for surgery. Includes detailed descriptions of helmets and their management. Features hundreds of radiographs, clinical photos, and procedural illustrations, as well as procedural videos. Discusses complication avoidance, provides surgical pearls throughout, and supplies patient information online.

About the Author

Dr. David F. Jimenez is a doubly Board Certified Pediatric and Adult Neurosurgeon. This nationally and internationally recognized top San Antonio doctor, has been taking care of patients and families locally and from around the world for more than 30 years. Dr. Jimenez has been heavily involved in organized neurosurgery both at the state and national levels. He has served as President of the Missouri State Neurosurgical Society, Vice President of the Texas Association of Neurological Surgeons and is currently the societys secretary . He has been the chairman of the Council of Neurosurgical Societies and has served as Chairman of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons Education and Practice Management Committee and the Young Neurosurgeons Committee.