Overview

This book is a combination of ideas and experiences from over 100 dedicated and brilliant neurosurgeons around the world. Their common goal is to provide data for a deeper understanding of the multi-faceted aspects of neurosurgery and, by doing so, to better serve patients across the globe. Scientific curiosity, deep dedication, incredible work ethics, entrepreneurship, and creativity are the common traits among all neurosurgeons, and not the exception. By allowing readers to see the field of neurosurgery from the perspectives of surgeons spanning five continents, this book serves to provide multiple, diverse viewpoints and to build a foundation for future collaborations. The book’s 24 chapters are organized into 3 parts. Part I provides the reader with an overview of the role of neurosurgery in worldwide health care, its evolution over the past decades, the current state and future directions of each neurosurgical subspecialty across the five continents. Over the years, the overarching goal for neurosurgeons has been to develop new, more effective and high-end solutions for complex diseases and to provide access to neurosurgical services for all patients. Part II discusses the differences and similarities of neurosurgery education and training across the globe, providing a snapshot of how new tools, technology, and paradigms reduce inequality and increase access to neurosurgical education. Educational accomplishments and challenges still present for the in different regions of the world are reviewed. Part III focuses on economic aspects influencing neurosurgery globally, including how to make efficient decisions in the face of scarcity, yet demand. The authors provide theories, models, and tools helpful to apply when planning to allocate resources, not just financial, but also human and intellectual. A deeper understanding of economics does not necessarily provide the answer to the problem; rather it provides the tools to find ananswer, or, ideally, multiple possible solutions. Neurosurgery and Global Health is the first comprehensive guide to the role of neurosurgery in the global health care sphere, providing an in-depth compendium about the understanding of the neurosurgical role within global health, its efforts in the education of tomorrow’s workforce, and the economic aspects driving the field.

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Author:   Isabelle M. Germano
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2022
Weight:   0.593kg
ISBN:  

9783030866587

ISBN 10:   3030866580
Pages:   367
Publication Date:   05 January 2023
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

The Role of Neurosurgery in Worldwide Healthcare and its Disparities: An Overview.- Historical Perspective: The History of Neurosurgery.- Head Trauma.- Pediatric Neurosurgery.- Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery.- Neurosurgical  oncology.- Spine.- The role of Neurosurgey in Global Health Radiosurgery, Function and Epilepsy Surgery.- Integrating Mass casualty Disaster response.- Quality of Care and Patient Safety in Global Neurosurgery.- Ethical and Legal Considerations in Neurosurgery.- Future Directions.- Africa.- Asia.- Australasia.- Europe.- Central and South America.- North America: Canada, United States and Mexico.- The Neurosurgery enterprise and stakeholders.- Medical Technology innovation and Entrepreneurship in Neurosurgery.- Digital Technology in Neurosurgery: a successful Entrepreneurship story.- The role of nonprofit and academic institutions in global Neurosurgery.- The World Health Organization and Neurosurgery.- The impact of Covid-19 pandemic in Neurosurgery world.

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“This is an important book. There are 24 chapters that cover the field of neurosurgery in depth and combine the most interesting, and arguably important technical, ethical, and cultural issues that characterize the practice of the profession worldwide. … The style of writing is appealing. … The book is welcome reading for anyone interested in neurosurgical education, history of neurosurgery, and the triumphs and challenges of neurosurgery across the globe. There is more to this book than the title suggests.” (T. Forcht Dagi, Neurosurgery, Vol. 90 (6), June, 2022)

This is an important book. There are 24 chapters that cover the field of neurosurgery in depth and combine the most interesting, and arguably important technical, ethical, and cultural issues that characterize the practice of the profession worldwide. ... The style of writing is appealing. ... The book is welcome reading for anyone interested in neurosurgical education, history of neurosurgery, and the triumphs and challenges of neurosurgery across the globe. There is more to this book than the title suggests. (T. Forcht Dagi, Neurosurgery, Vol. 90 (6), June, 2022)

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Isabelle M. Germano, MD, MBAProfessor of Neurosurgery, Neurology, Oncological Sciences Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York NY USA

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