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Endovascular Neurosurgery: Personal Experience and Future Perspectives.
1Department of Radiology, Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal, Montreal, Canada.
World Neurosurgery
|June 30, 2016
Summary
Advancements in endovascular neurosurgery are hindered by clinical culture, not technology. Future progress requires learning to manage uncertainty and verify patient outcomes in real time.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Medical Technology
- Clinical Innovation
Background:
- Endovascular neurosurgery has evolved significantly since its inception.
- Experimental methods have been progressively introduced to advance the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a historical perspective on endovascular neurosurgery from the 1980s to 2010s.
- To identify opportunities, challenges, and future directions in the field.
Main Methods:
- A personal historical narrative approach.
- Review of past opportunities, current problems, and future perspectives in endovascular neurosurgery.
Main Results:
- Technological advancements in endovascular neurosurgery have been substantial.
- Clinical culture remains a significant barrier to implementing methodologically sound and safe innovative care.
Conclusions:
- Safe practice of endovascular neurosurgery amidst uncertainty is crucial.
- Real-time verification of patient outcomes is necessary for continued progress.

