techniques, clearly delineating indications and contraindications, goals, operative preparation and anesthesia, and postoperative management. The main focus of this book is on teaching neurosurgical techniques at the most detailed level. Features of the second edition: A new chapter on proton therapy An expanded section covering the latest radiosurgery techniques Nearly 3,000 high-quality images aid rapid comprehension of surgical procedures Online access to more than 100 surgical technique videos This book should be read cover to cover by young practitioners several times during their residency and it will keep more experienced neurosurgeons up-to-date on the latest surgical techniques in the field. Laligam Sekhar, MD, is William Joseph Leedom and Bennett, Bigelow & Leedom Endowed Professor, Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery, Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Director, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Harborview Medical Center, Director, Skull Base Surgery, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA. Richard G. Fessler, MD, PhD, is Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery, Rush University Medical College, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Thieme eNeurosurgery is the world's most comprehensive neurosurgical resource online.