Robotics in Neurosurgery: Principles and Practice

This book provides a state-of-the art review of this field and demonstrates the basic applications of robotic surgery in the field of neurosurgery, exposing its basic principles, practical technical nuances, and advantages and limitations related to the technology. It also provides a concise yet comprehensive summary of the current status of the field that will help guide patient management and stimulate investigative efforts. All chapters are written by experts in their fields and include the most up to date scientific and clinical information. Robotics in Neurosurgery: Principles and Practice will serve as a valuable resource for clinicians, surgeons, engineers and researchers dealing with, and interested in, this challenging and promising field in robotics applied to neurosurgery.

About the Author

Jorge Alvaro Gonzalez Martinez, MD, PhDProfessor of Neurological Surgery and NeurologyDirector, Epilepsy and Movement Disorder CenterCo-Director, Epilepsy Center University of Pittsburgh200 Lothrop Street, 4th floorPittsburgh, PA. 15253878-7870349gonzalezjo@upmc.edu Francesco Cardinale, MD“Claudio Munari” Center for Epilepsy SurgeryASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda - MilanoPiazza Ospedale Maggiore 3 - 20162 - Milano - ItalyEmail addresses:Work: francesco.cardinale@ospedaleniguarda.itHome: cico1965@icloud.com