Controversies in Neuro-Oncology
Best Evidence Medicine for Brain Tumor Surgery
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Surgery, Neurosurgery
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781604067569 | |
| Publisher: | Thieme | Publication: | July 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Thieme | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781604067569 |
| Publisher: | Thieme |
| Publication: | July 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Thieme |
| Language: | English |
Because of tremendous advancements in research, neurosurgical oncology has become increasingly complex, and it is imperative that physicians have scientific evidence to guide and defend their decision making as they strive to provide the best patient care. Controversies in Neuro-Oncology: Best Evidence Medicine for Brain Tumor Surgery, written by world-renowned experts, is a comprehensive guide that compiles, synthesizes, and summarizes the most relevant scientific literature available in neurosurgical oncology. It provides objective recommendations based on the data found in the literature, giving physicians the information they need to make fully informed treatment decisions.
Key Features:
- An opening chapter, Introduction to Best Evidence Medicine, illustrates how the authors rate the viability of the data presented
- Authors discuss in detail commonly disputed topics specific to tumor type, such as the roles of surgery and gross total resection as well as radiosurgery options
- Expert recommendation boxes highlight takeaways for the reader
- Summary tables distill abundant scientific evidence and emphasize the main conclusions of published studies
This book will be the go-to guide for all neurosurgeons, oncologists, and neurologists involved in the multidisciplinary care of patients with brain tumors.
Because of tremendous advancements in research, neurosurgical oncology has become increasingly complex, and it is imperative that physicians have scientific evidence to guide and defend their decision making as they strive to provide the best patient care. Controversies in Neuro-Oncology: Best Evidence Medicine for Brain Tumor Surgery, written by world-renowned experts, is a comprehensive guide that compiles, synthesizes, and summarizes the most relevant scientific literature available in neurosurgical oncology. It provides objective recommendations based on the data found in the literature, giving physicians the information they need to make fully informed treatment decisions.
Key Features:
- An opening chapter, Introduction to Best Evidence Medicine, illustrates how the authors rate the viability of the data presented
- Authors discuss in detail commonly disputed topics specific to tumor type, such as the roles of surgery and gross total resection as well as radiosurgery options
- Expert recommendation boxes highlight takeaways for the reader
- Summary tables distill abundant scientific evidence and emphasize the main conclusions of published studies
This book will be the go-to guide for all neurosurgeons, oncologists, and neurologists involved in the multidisciplinary care of patients with brain tumors.
