BACKGROUND Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a treatment option for persistent or recurrent
acromegaly secondary to a growth hormone secreting pituitary adenoma, but its efficacy …

OBJECTIVE Recurrent or residual adenomas are frequently treated with Gamma Knife
radiosurgery (GKRS). The most common complication after GKRS for pituitary adenomas is …

The obese population is particularly challenging to the spine surgeon in all phases of care.
A narrative literature review was performed to review difficulties in spine surgery on the …

OBJECTIVE It is commonly reported that achieving gross-total resection of contrast-enhancing
areas in patients with glioblastoma (GBM) improves overall survival. Efforts to achieve an …

OBJECTIVE Single-position prone lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) improves the efficiency
of staged minimally invasive lumbar spine surgery. However, laterally approaching the …

Background Virtual reality (VR) use in health care has increased over the past few decades,
with its utility expanding from a teaching tool to a highly reliable neuro-technology adjunct in …

OBJECTIVE The role of primary stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) in patients with medically
refractory acromegaly who are not operative candidates or who refuse resection is poorly …

Objective To directly compare robotic-versus fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous pedicle
screw (PPS) placement in thoracolumbar spine trauma with a focus on clinically acceptable …

Background The opioid crisis has been declared a “public health emergency.” Spine surgeons
are treating more patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). Objective To investigate …

BACKGROUND: Needlestick injuries among healthcare professionals continue to be an
occupational hazard, frequently and incorrectly regarded as low-risk, and exacerbated by …