Current Neurosurgery

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Neuroscience
• Medical Physics
• Physiology

Background:

• Neurosurgery's evolution is intrinsically linked to advancements in neuroscience, physiology, and medical physics.
• Technological integration in diagnostic imaging and functional evaluation has significantly enhanced neurosurgical capabilities.
• Innovations have transformed cerebrovascular disorder treatments from craniotomy to less invasive endovascular catheterization.

Purpose of the Study:

• To outline the diverse areas within neurosurgery.
• To detail the developmental trajectory of neurosurgical techniques up to 2022.
• To highlight the expanding role of neurosurgery in improving patients' quality of life.

Main Methods:

• Review of neurosurgical advancements and technological integrations.
• Analysis of treatment strategy shifts, including endovascular approaches.
• Examination of neurosurgical applications for quality-of-life improvements.

Main Results:

• Significant progress in central nervous system and cranial nerve preservation technologies.
• Shift towards endovascular catheterization and improved devices for cerebrovascular treatments.
• Emerging neurosurgical applications for epilepsy and normal pressure hydrocephalus, aiding societal reintegration.

Conclusions:

• Neurosurgery has evolved significantly, incorporating advanced technologies for improved patient outcomes.
• Surgical interventions offer viable alternatives for specific conditions like epilepsy and normal pressure hydrocephalus, enhancing quality of life.
• Neurosurgical decisions must be guided by robust scientific evidence due to potential irreversible consequences.