Adriane Conner

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Annotated Bibliography over the Benefits of Open neurosurgeries over that of other techniques

Ali ZS, Lang SS, Baker D, Storm PB. Stein SC. Pediatric intracranial arachnoid cysts comparative effectiveness of surgical treatment options. Childs Nervous System. International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2014 March. Vol 30 (3). Pp 461-9. In this Article, Ali of University of Pennsylvania in the department of Neurosurgery, explains the variety of surgical approaches and their pros and cons. The approaches are mostly open neurosurgeries. Overall there are no significant differences in any outcome among the approaches/techniques used. While each approach offers unique advantages and disadvantages, an individualized treatment strategy should be employed in the setting of surgical outcomes. This article is beneficial to my research because it compares techniques and shows that any technique used depends on the patient and the case.

Ayad M, Ulm AJ, Yao T, Eskioglu E, Mencle RA. Real-time Image Guidance for Open Vascular Neurosurgery using Digital Angiographic Roadmapping. Neurosurgery. 2007 September. Vol 61 (3). pp. 55-61. In this article Ayad from Vanderbilt University Medical Center Department of Neurological Surgery evaluates the real time image guidance for the open vascular neurosurgery technique for the first time during surgical resection of intracranial and spinal vascular tumors. Angiographic roadmapping is an effective intraoperative navigation tool for resection of vascular tumors that has not been previously described and offers many advantages. This article is

Adriane Conner beneficial because it adds other information on techniques that can be used to benefit any patient no matter the case.

Bernstein M M.D., Al anazi A M.D., Kucharczyk W M.D., Manninen P M.D., Bronskill M. Brain Tumor Surgery with the Toronto Magnetic Resonance Imaging System Patients and Analysis of Advantages, Disadvantages and Future Prospects. Neurosurgery. Vol 46 (4). April 2000. pp. 900-909. In this article, Bernstein from Toronto Hospital Division of Neurosurgery explains how an open magnetic resonance imaging system for brain surgery was developed in Toronto to provide real time imaging assisting and ultimately improving neurosurgery for both patients and surgeons alike. Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging has a great potential as an aid for intracranial surgery, but a number of logistic problems require resolution. This article is beneficial because it adds other information to techniques that can be beneficial for patients no matter the case.

Finley, David et al. Thorascopic Resection of an Apical Paraspinal Schwannoma using the Davinci Surgical System. Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part A, Central European Neurosurgery. 75.1 (2014): 58-63. Medline. Web. 6March 2014. In this article Finley from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center Department of surgery explains the advantages of the open method called DaVinci surgical system using video assistance. This alternative technique allows for improved morbidity with decreased blood loss etc. The technique introduces robotic system accuracy and preludes the neeed for open surgery. Overall this approach shows the ability of the Da Vinci system to safely dissect tumors with no error. This article is beneficial to my

Adriane Conner research because it adds another factor to consider in neurosurgery and what technique could be better for any respective patient depending on the case.

Iplikcloglu AC, Hatibuglu MA, Ozek E, Dinc C, Erdal M. Surgical Removal of Spinal Mass Lesions with Open Door Laminoplasty. Central European Neurosurgery. 2010 Nov. Vol 71 (4). pp. 213-218. In this article Iplikcloglu of Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital Neurosurgery Department adapts the open door laminoplasty technique to remove spinal tumors along the spinal axis. All tumors exposed using the open door technique were successfully removed in all cases. Overall open door laminoplasty is a simple procedure and has many advantages over the classical procedure. The two main advantages that are really focused on are the fact that this technique has no neurological deficits and no epidural scar tissue. This procedure can be used in all spinal cases with inner spinal tumors. This article is beneficial to my research because it shows how open spinal surgery still has major benefits and can be used in many cases while minimally invasive surgeries can only be used in certain cases.

Karikan IO. Spine [Spine (Phila Pa 1976)] 2010. Dec 15. Vol 35 (26). pp. 5294-5301. In this article Karikan from Duke University Medical Center Division of Neurosurgery reviews results of minimally invasive neurosurgery on the lower back and evaluates the effectiveness of the procedure. Minimally invasive spine techniques aim to reduce approach relative morbidity without compromising operative and clinical outcomes. This procedure is being used more often than before to control degenerative diseases. The bendefits of this procedure include less blood loss, less need for blood transfusions, shorter hospital stay, and less back pain overall. The

Adriane Conner reports of the procedure show improved clinical outcomes when compared to other techniques. This article is helpful to my research because it shows how open neurosurgery is beneficial compared to other techniques.

Mannion RJ, Nowitzke AM, Efendy J, Wood MJ. Safety and Efficacy of Intradural Extremedollary Spinal Tumor Remol using and Minimally Invasive Approach. Neurosurgery. 2011 March. Vol 68. pp. 208-216. In this article Mannion et al from Princess Alexandria Hospital of the Department of Neurosurgery explains that there can be benefits to minimally open/invasive surgery but there can be concerns. Although the mini-open surgery offers many benefits such as less pain, quick recovery, and less instability postop there are concerns over safety and effectiveness of tumor removal in the spine compared to fully open techniques and whether the advantages are clinically significant. Overall tumors can be safely and effectively removed using mini-open techniques but there remains pros and cons for both mini-open and fully open techniques. This article is beneficial to my research because it explains the pros and cons of both techniques being compared in my research.

Ntoukas V, Muller A. Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Minimally Invasive Approach versus Traditional Open Approach for one Level Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion. 2010 Feb. Vol 53 (1). pp. 21-24. In this article Ntoukas from Germany Departmentof Neurosurgery compares mini-open spine surgery and its clinical benefits compared to that of traditional fully open approach. The study was conducted comparing both approaches. After the surgery no significant difference between the two groups with regard to clinical outcomes. Overall the mini-open had

Adriane Conner the same benefits as usual but had a longer radiation time than the open group. This study confirmed the results of previous studies but in the long run both techniques showed no difference with regard to clinical outcomes. This article is beneficial to my research because it compares the techniques ide by side over time affirming the idea that either technique can be used but depending on the patient some techniques will not be suitable.

Mannion R, Guilfoyle M, Efendy J, Nowitzke A, Laing R, Wood M. Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression: Long-Term Outcome, Morbidity, and the Learning Curve fromt eh First 50 Cases. Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques. Volume 25 (1). 2012 Feb. pp. 47-51. In this article Mannion from Princess Alexandria Hospital Department of Neurosurgery describes a minimally invasive spinal surgery in terms of patient outcome up to 2 years, learning curve incurred, and complications when compared with their most recent cases. Lumbar canal stenosis is a common condition in the elderly population. A minimally invasive approach offers potential short and long term benefits but this technique is equivalent to full open surgery rearding efficacy and complictions.Minimally invasive spine surgery offers patients a clinical benefit comparable to that observed in open series with advantages of less pain after surgery and less recovery time. But long-term effects are not yet known. This article is beneficial to my research because it goes over the short term and long term effects of mini-open neurosurgeries showing that there are benfits in short term but the long term benefitsand effects can be the same as a open neurosurgery regardless.

Adriane Conner Tangviriyapaiboon T. Journal of Medical Association of Thailand=Chotmaihel Thangphaet [J Medical Association Thai] 2008 September. Vol. 91 (9). pp. 1368-1376. In this article Tangviriyapaiboon from the department of neurosurgery at Prasat Neurological Institute in Bangkok, demonstrates surgical techniques and advantages of the mini open approach for spine surgery combined with screw fixation. Clinical and radiographic results were assessed to determine the clinical outcomes. After surgery all patients tested (12) were able to walk within range 1-2 days. The hospital stay was around 4-7days long. Overall the mini-open technique provided excellent clinical results. This article is helpful and beneficial to my research about open techniques for neurosurgery and how they can be better for patients.