Category Archives: Surgery

Non-invasive Mapping Helps to Localize Language Centers before Brain Surgery

Posted on April 8, 2013

‘Fast fMRI’ Protocol Could Aid in Planning Surgery for Epilepsy and Brain Tumors, Suggests Study in Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (April 8, 2013) – A new functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technique may provide neurosurgeons with a non-invasive tool to help … Continue reading →

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‘Extracellular Vesicles’ May Open New Opportunities for Brain Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Posted on April 8, 2013

Researchers Exploring ‘Nano-Sized EVs’ for Identification, Monitoring and Treatment of Brain Tumors, Says Review in Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (April 8, 2013) – The recent discovery of circulating “nano-sized extracellular vesicles” (EVs) carrying proteins and nucleic acids derived from brain tumors … Continue reading →

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For Some, Deep Brain Stimulation Brings Lasting Improvement in Neuropathic Pain

Posted on February 13, 2013

Large Study Shows Continued Improvement with Longer Follow-up, Reports Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (February 13, 2013) – For many patients with difficult-to-treat neuropathic pain, deep brain stimulation (DBS) can lead to long-term improvement in pain scores and other outcomes, according to … Continue reading →

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The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Honors Dr. Joseph E. Murray

Posted on February 12, 2013

Tribute to Nobel Prize Winner and ‘Master of Plastic Surgery’ Leads off January Issue Philadelphia, Pa. (February 12, 2013) – The field of surgery lost a giant last year with the death of Joseph E. Murray, MD, Nobel laureate in … Continue reading →

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Robot Allows ‘Remote Presence’ in Programming Brain and Spine Stimulators

Posted on January 16, 2013

Technology Can Help Increase Access to Experts as Use of Neuromodulation Grows, Suggests Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (January 16, 2013) – With the rapidly expanding use of brain and spinal cord stimulation therapy (neuromodulation), new “remote presence” technologies may help to … Continue reading →

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New Biomarker May Help in Detecting Gliomas, Reports Neurosurgery

Posted on January 16, 2013

Marker Called ELTD1 Reflects New Blood Vessel Formation Associated with Brain Cancers Philadelphia, Pa. (January 16, 2013) – Researchers using sophisticated genetic testing techniques have identified a promising new biomarker for diagnosis of glioma—the most common type of malignant brain … Continue reading →

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Virtual Reality and Robotics in Neurosurgery—Promise and Challenges

Posted on December 20, 2012

Special Supplement to Neurosurgery Presents Updates on Emerging Technologies for Brain Philadelphia, Pa. (December 20, 2012) – Robotic technologies have the potential to help neurosurgeons perform precise, technically demanding operations, together with virtual reality environments to help them navigate through … Continue reading →

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Face Transplantation Calls for ‘Reverse Craniofacial Planning’

Posted on December 11, 2012

Principles of Craniofacial Surgery Can Inform the Surgical Plan, Says Report in The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery Philadelphia, Pa. (December 10, 2012) – As surgical teams gain experience with facial transplantation, a careful approach to planning based on the principles … Continue reading →

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Why Do Meningiomas Grow During Pregnancy?

Posted on November 20, 2012

Blood Flow Changes—Not Hormones—Explain Growth of Benign Tumors in Pregnant Women, Reports Neurosurgery Philadelphia, Pa. (November 20. 2012) – Meningiomas are a common type of benign brain tumor that sometimes grows dramatically in pregnant women. A new study suggests that … Continue reading →

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Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Following Radiation Has High Patient Satisfaction Rate

Posted on October 2, 2012

Autologous Tissue-Based Reconstruction Has Lower Incidence of Major Corrective Surgery, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery       Philadelphia, Pa. (October 2, 2012) – Breast cancer patients who have received radiation therapy after mastectomy have more problems related to the … Continue reading →

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