A collection of core procedures for the neurosurgeon…2015 PROSE Award First Prize Winner!Neurosurgery Tricks of the Trade: Cranial presents core surgical procedures in a concise, highly didactic format, enabling surgeons to quickly grasp their essence from the bulleted text and superb illustrations that accompany them. Expert neurosurgeons specializing in the cranial region describe how they perform common procedures and offer surgical tips and pearls.Key Features: - Distills a wealth of information in a concise, step-by-step format, making it easy for novice surgeons to review how procedures are performed Includes more than 150 surgical procedures for the cranial region, each accompanied by highquality, original illustrations Presents topics in either a pathologybased or an approachbased manner Consistently organizes the procedures into the headings Introduction and Background, Operative Detail and Preparation, Outcomes and Postoperative Course, and References, enabling rapid reference Neurosurgeons at all levels, from residents learning procedures to experienced practitioners needing a quick refresher, will find this book, along with its companion volume, Neurosurgery Tricks of the Trade: Spine and Peripheral Nerves, to be invaluable resources throughout their surgical careers.