Schmidek and Sweet: Operative Neurosurgical Techniques 2-Volume Set: Indications, Methods and Results 7th Edition

For nearly five decades, Schmidek and Sweet: Operative Neurosurgical Techniques has been the definitive reference for neurosurgeons worldwide. Now in its 7th Edition and under the expert direction of Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa and a distinguished team of over 330 global contributors, this landmark resource continues to set the gold standard for neurosurgical practice. This edition reflects the latest surgical advancements, integrating new procedures, evolving technologies, and enhanced teaching tools to support safe, efficient, and effective care.

With detailed procedural coverage across cranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve surgery, the text serves as both a foundational reference for training and a daily tool for practice. Newly added chapters and an expanded multimedia library make this an indispensable guide to the full spectrum of neurosurgical operations.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Procedural Coverage: Offers step-by-step guidance on nearly every standard and advanced neurosurgical technique for the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves in adult patients.
• Cutting-Edge Topics: Covers the most current developments in deep brain stimulation, invasive electrophysiology, blast injury management, laser ablation, brainstem tumors, and interventional treatment of cerebral aneurysms and AVMs.
• New and Expanded Content: Includes new chapters on:
• Bypass techniques in cerebrovascular disease
• Management of previously coiled aneurysms
• CSF diversion procedures
• Surgical approaches to posterior fossa cysts
• Wide-awake neurosurgery
• Ventriculo-peritoneal, -atrial, and -pleural shunts
• Expert Contributors: Authored by more than 330 renowned neurosurgeons from around the world, ensuring authoritative and diverse perspectives on technique and clinical judgment.
• Rich Visual and Video Resources: Enhanced by high-resolution operative photographs, detailed illustrations, and a large library of high-quality surgical videos that demonstrate techniques in real-time.
• Concise, Practical Format: Each chapter includes sections on indications, operative steps, complication management, and outcomes, making it an ideal reference for both the OR and academic study.
• Trusted by Generations: Continues its legacy as a go-to resource for neurosurgical training programs, board preparation, and operative reference.