Geriatric Neurosurgery in Clinical Practice is an essential resource that provides a thorough and modern overview of geriatric neurosurgery. This volume compiles the latest research and clinical practice guidelines, offering practical advice for clinicians caring for elderly patients. It delves into a range of topics, including the management of common neurosurgical conditions in elderly patients, surgical techniques, postoperative care, and the integration of multidisciplinary approaches to enhance patient outcomes. Users will find this to be an invaluable reference for practicing neurosurgeons, neurosurgery residents, neurologists, geriatric physicians, and researchers seeking clear and concise information on current treatments and procedures for geriatric neurosurgery.
Table of Contents
Section 1: Overview of Aging1. Introduction to Aging
2. Changes in the Aging Brain
3. Pathologies of Aging
4. Geriatric Neurosurgery and Its Importance
Section 2: Assessment and Preoperative Planning
5. History Taking
6. Clinical and Neurological Examination of an Elderly Patient Matters to Consider
7. Preoperative Evaluation of Elderly Neurosurgical Patients
8. Preoperative Planning for Elderly Neurosurgical Patients
Section 3: Different Neurosurgical Pathologies in the Elderly
9. Stroke
10. Aneurysms and Vascular malformations
11. Brain Tumors
12. Traumatic Brain Injury
13. Infections
14. Functional Neurosurgery
Section 4: Surgical Techniques
15. Craniotomy
16. Endoscopic Surgery
17. Stereotactic Radiosurgery
18. Intraoperative Neuromonitoring
19. Anesthesia
20. Postoperative Care
Section 5: Complications and Outcomes
21. Complications in Elderly Neurosurgical Patients Infection, Bleeding, Stroke, Death
22. Outcome and Quality of Life
23. Prognosis after Neurosurgery
24. Rehabilitation
Section 6: Special Topics
25. Neuroimaging in Elderly
26. Neuropsychological Evaluation
27. Palliative Care and Pain Management
28. Decision-Making and Ethical Considerations
29. Challenges of Neurosurgery in the Elderly
30. The Future of Geriatric Neurosurgery
Authors
Joe M. Das Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, UK.Joe M. Das is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with international experience across India, Nepal, Bahrain, and the United Kingdom. His work spans skull base neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, and neurosurgical education. He is the author of the textbook Neuro-Oncology Explained Through Multiple Choice Questions. He currently serves as Senior Clinical Fellow in Skull Base Neurosurgery at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, and has authored over 100 PubMed-indexed publications.
