New York, November 27, 2006 - Thieme Publishers announces the simultaneous release of Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Brain and Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Spine and Peripheral Nerves, two landmark works for neurosurgeons. Richard Glenn Fessler, M.D., Ph.D., and Laligam Sekhar, M.D., F.A.C.S., are the editors of both atlases.

Dr. Richard Glenn Fessler is the John Harper Seeley Professor and Chief in the Section of Neurosurgery in the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago Hospitals in Chicago. He is a leading authority on minimally invasive spine surgery. Dr. Sekhar is the William Joseph Leedom and Bennett Bigelow and Leedom Professor and the Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Washington Harborview Medical Center located in Seattle. He is a pioneer of numerous brain surgery techniques and is currently president-elect of the World Federation of Skull Base Societies.

The Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Brain thoroughly focuses on the full range of neurosurgical approaches to managing diseases and disorders of the brain. Clear descriptions of surgical techniques, detailed information on diseases, and concise outlines are combined to create a core reference work for neurosurgeons.

Detailed descriptions are supplemented by over 600 colorful illustrations, demonstrating key concepts, making Brain an ideal book for a surgeon to review prior to surgery.

Divided into seven sections, the Atlas of Neurosurgical Techniques: Spine and Peripheral Nerves is an invaluable resource for neurosurgeons operating on the spine and on peripheral nerves. Dr. Fessler and Dr. Sekhar structure the sections to effectively assist the practitioner in mastering the underlying scientific principles of diseases as well as conditions of the spine and peripheral nerves. Technique-oriented chapters are written in a concise manner and arranged so that busy practitioners can effortlessly locate information.

Spine and Peripheral Nerves is a groundbreaking work covering state-of-the-art surgical techniques. Step-by-step descriptions of surgical procedures are prominently featured in the book. Over 1,200 illustrations, consisting of over 800 beautiful four-color photographs and drawings, collectively presenting an exhaustive view of surgical concepts, are included in the atlas.

The companion volumes are essential resources for neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons and residents constantly seeking up-to-date information on innovative techniques applicable to their field.

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