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Innovative Technologies in Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy
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Innovative Technologies in Neurosurgery and Neuroanatomy

A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 August 2024) | Viewed by 1468

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Giuseppe Emmanuele Umana

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Department of Neurosurgery, Trauma and Gamma Knife Center, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy
Interests: skull base surgery; mixed reality; spine trauma; neuro-oncology
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Dr. Gianluca Scalia

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Unit of Neurosurgery, Garibaldi Hospital, 95124 Catania, Italy
Interests: neuroncology; brain surgery; neuroanatomy
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Dr. Santino Ottavio Tomasi

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1. Department of Neurosurgery and Neurotrauma—AUVA Unfallkrankenhaus Salzburg, Austria
2. Department of Neurosurgery—Policlinico G.B. Morgagni Catania, Italy
Interests: neurotrauma; skull base surgery; medullary tumors; spine surgery; neuroanatomy
Prof. Dr. Maurizio Salvati

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Department of Neurosurgery, University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
Interests: neuro-oncology; spine surgery; functional neurosurgery; vascular neurosurgery
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This call for papers seeks to gather the latest evidence on innovative technologies in neurosurgery and neuroanatomy. The primary goal is to assemble a collection of cutting-edge research that explores the impact of new technologies on neurosurgical practices. The aim is to facilitate a swift and rigorous selection process to promptly deliver the most compelling scientific reports in this field.

Several key areas of interest include:

  • Robotic surgery: investigations into the application and effectiveness of robotic technologies in neurosurgical procedures.
  • Augmented, mixed, and virtual reality in education: exploration of the use of these technologies in neurosurgical education for enhanced training experiences.
  • Surgical planning and intraoperative navigation: studies on the use of advanced technologies in preoperative planning and real-time navigation during neurosurgical procedures.
  • Emerging imaging tools: examination of new imaging tools in both diagnostic and treatment phases, with a focus on the potential of theranostics in treating brain and spine malignancies.
  • Neuroanatomy studies: emphasis on the significance of studying the anatomy of the brain and spine, covering modern approaches such as cadaver-based and cadaver-free methods for effective neuroanatomical investigations.

The call for papers welcomes a variety of contributions, including:

  • Original articles: groundbreaking research presenting new findings and insights in the field.
  • Reviews: comprehensive reviews that synthesize existing knowledge and provide a holistic overview of a specific aspect of neurosurgery or neuroanatomy.
  • Technical notes: contributions focusing on the technical aspects of implementing and utilizing new technologies in neurosurgery.

Authors are encouraged to submit their work to contribute to the ongoing discourse on the transformative role of technology in neurosurgery and neuroanatomy. This call for papers emphasizes the importance of timely and impactful research to advance our understanding and clinical applications in these critical areas of medical science.

Dr. Giuseppe Emmanuele Umana
Dr. Gianluca Scalia
Dr. Santino Ottavio Tomasi
Prof. Dr. Maurizio Salvati
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • neurosurgery
  • innovative technologies
  • robotic surgery
  • augmented reality
  • mixed reality
  • virtual reality
  • surgical education
  • surgical planning
  • intraoperative navigation
  • imaging tools
  • theranostics
  • brain malignancies
  • spine malignancies
  • neuroanatomy
  • original articles
  • reviews
  • technical notes

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Technical Note
The Surgical Management of Severe Scoliosis in Immature Patient with a Very Rare Disease Costello Syndrome—Clinical Example and Brief Literature Review
by Pawel Grabala, Piotr Kowalski, Marek J. Rudziński, Bartosz Polis and Michal Grabala
Life 2024, 14(6), 740; https://doi.org/10.3390/life14060740 - 10 Jun 2024
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Background: Costello syndrome (CS) is a rare genetic syndrome in which, due to the occurrence of a mutation in the HRAS gene on chromosome 11 that causes the manifestation, a set of features such as a characteristic appearance, many congenital defects, intellectual disability [...] Read more.
Background: Costello syndrome (CS) is a rare genetic syndrome in which, due to the occurrence of a mutation in the HRAS gene on chromosome 11 that causes the manifestation, a set of features such as a characteristic appearance, many congenital defects, intellectual disability and a genetic predisposition to cancer, friendly personality, and others can be identified. CS is very rare, with an incidence of ~1/300,000, but it belongs to one of the largest groups of congenital syndromes, called RASopathies, occurring with an incidence of 1/1000 people. Scoliosis and kyphosis, as well as other spinal defects, are common, in 63% and 58% of patients, respectively, and a study conducted among adult patients showed the presence of scoliosis in 75% of patients; there may be excessive lordosis of the lumbar section and inverted curvatures of the spine (lordosis in the thoracic section and kyphosis in the lumbar section). The aim of our study is to present a case report of treatment of severe scoliosis of 130 degrees in a 14-year-old patient with Costello syndrome, with coexisting Chiari II syndrome and syrinx in the absence of skeletal maturity. This patient underwent foramen magnum decompression 3 months before planned surgical correction for severe scoliosis. The patient was qualified for surgical treatment using magnetically controlled growing rods (MCGR). After spine surgery using MCGR, we gradually performed MCGR distraction over the next 2 years; we performed the final surgery, conversion to posterior spinal fusion (PSF) with simultaneous multi-level Ponte osteotomy, which gave a very good and satisfactory surgical result. In the perioperative period, two serious complications occurred: pneumothorax caused by central catheter and gastrointestinal bleeding due to previously undiagnosed gastrointestinal varices. This case shows that the treatment of severe and neglected scoliosis is complicated and requires special preparation and a surgical plan with other cooperating specialists. The scoliosis was corrected from 130 degrees to approximately 48 degrees, sagittal balance was significantly improved, and the surgical outcome was very pleasing, significantly improving quality of life and function for the patient. Full article
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