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Issue 01 · October–December 2026

Brain Tumours, Spine Surgery and Peripheral Nerve

86 articles · 11 sections

Contents

Introduction

  1. From the Editor - Assoc. Prof. Özgür Akşanp. 4 2 min
  2. In This Issue - Issue 01 Roadmapp. 6 3 min

Brain Tumours

  1. What is a Brain Tumour? Types and Classificationp. 8 3 min
  2. Brain Tumour Symptoms and Early Diagnosisp. 10 2 min
  3. Diagnosis in Brain Tumours - MRI, CT, and Advanced Imagingp. 12 2 min
  4. Functional MRI and Tractography - Surgical Planningp. 14 2 min
  5. Glioblastoma (GBM) - The Most Aggressive Brain Tumour and Microsurgeryp. 16 3 min
  6. GBM Treatment Roadmap and Oncological Protocolp. 18 3 min
  7. Current Research in GBM - Immunotherapy and TTFieldsp. 20 2 min
  8. Meningioma - Brain Membrane Tumour and Surgical Approachp. 22 3 min
  9. Meningioma Grade Classification and Prognosisp. 24 2 min
  10. Brain Metastases - Gamma Knife Radiosurgeryp. 26 2 min
  11. Metastasis Treatment Algorithm and Decision Treep. 28 2 min
  12. Pituitary Adenoma - Transsphenoidal Endoscopic Surgeryp. 30 3 min
  13. Hormonal Evaluation in Pituitary Tumoursp. 32 3 min
  14. Acoustic Neuroma - Hearing Loss and Surgical Approachesp. 34 3 min

Spine Surgery

  1. Lumbar Disc Herniation - Herniated Disc Guidep. 36 3 min
  2. Microdiscectomy and Endoscopic Surgeryp. 38 2 min
  3. Conservative Treatment for Lumbar Disc Herniationp. 40 2 min
  4. Cervical Disc Herniation - Neck Hernia Guidep. 42 2 min
  5. Plate-Screw and Stabilisation in Cervical Disc Herniationp. 44 2 min
  6. Cervical Artificial Disc - Motion-Preserving Surgeryp. 46 2 min
  7. Nucleoplasty - Minimally Invasive Treatment for Lumbar Herniated Discp. 48 2 min
  8. Epidural Steroid Injectionp. 50 2 min
  9. Spinal Stenosis - Canal Narrowing and Walking Distancep. 52 2 min
  10. Surgery for Spinal Stenosis - Laminectomy and Fusionp. 54 2 min
  11. Spondylolisthesis - Slipped Vertebra and Surgeryp. 56 2 min
  12. Spondylolisthesis Surgery - Fusion and Stabilisationp. 58 2 min
  13. Adult Degenerative Scoliosis: Curvature and Painp. 60 2 min
  14. Scoliosis Surgery: Correction and Instrumentationp. 62 2 min
  15. Spinal Cord Tumours: Intramedullary and Extramedullaryp. 64 2 min
  16. Microsurgical Techniques in Spinal Cord Tumoursp. 66 2 min
  17. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: MISS Techniquesp. 68 2 min
  18. MISS vs. Open Surgery: Comparison and Indicationsp. 70 2 min
  19. The Right Timing in Spine Surgeryp. 72 2 min
  20. Before and After Surgery: Patient Guidep. 74 2 min

Peripheral Nerve

  1. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Hand Numbness and Its Treatmentp. 76 2 min
  2. Carpal Tunnel Surgery: Endoscopic and Open Techniquesp. 78 2 min
  3. Trigeminal Neuralgia: Facial Pain and Diagnosisp. 80 2 min
  4. Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment: MVD vs RFT vs Gamma Knifep. 82 2 min
  5. Cubital Tunnel Syndrome: Nerve Compression in the Elbowp. 84 2 min
  6. Ulnar Nerve Transposition: Surgical Techniquesp. 86 2 min
  7. Peripheral Nerve Injuries: General Approachp. 88 2 min
  8. Brachial Plexus and Thoracic Outlet Syndromep. 90 2 min

Hydrocephalus, Chiari and Emergency

  1. Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Gait Disturbancep. 92 2 min
  2. Endoscopic Ventriculostomy and Shunt Decisionp. 94 2 min
  3. Paediatric Hydrocephalus: CSF Circulation Disorder in Infantsp. 96 2 min
  4. Chiari Malformation: Brainstem Descentp. 98 2 min
  5. Chiari Decompression Surgery and Syringomyeliap. 100 3 min
  6. Brain Haemorrhage and Stroke: Emergency Neurosurgeryp. 102 2 min

Myths and FAQs

  1. Common Misconceptions: Neurosurgery Myths (1-5)p. 104 2 min
  2. Common Misconceptions: Neurosurgery Myths (6-10)p. 106 2 min
  3. Common Misconceptions: Spine Surgery Myths (1-5)p. 108 2 min
  4. Common Misconceptions: Spine Surgery Myths (6-10)p. 110 2 min
  5. The Expert Answers: Frequently Asked Questions (1-5)p. 112 2 min
  6. The Expert Answers: Frequently Asked Questions (6-10)p. 114 2 min
  7. The Expert Answers: Spine Questions (11-15)p. 116 2 min
  8. The Expert Answers: General Neurosurgery Questions (16-20)p. 118 2 min

Technology

  1. Artificial Intelligence Assistants: Atlas & Ayşep. 120 2 min
  2. Neuronavigation: GPS Technology in Surgeryp. 122 2 min
  3. Robotic Surgery and the Operating Room of the Futurep. 124 2 min
  4. Intraoperative MRI and Fluorescence-Guided Surgeryp. 126 2 min
  5. 3D Printing and Custom-Made Implantsp. 128 2 min
  6. Neuroimaging Analysis with Artificial Intelligencep. 130 2 min
  7. Neurosurgery Consultation in Telemedicinep. 132 2 min
  8. Intraoperative Neuromonitoring: Insurance for Nerve Protectionp. 134 2 min
  9. Stem Cells and Regenerative Neurosurgeryp. 136 2 min
  10. Surgical Navigation with Augmented Reality (AR)p. 138 2 min

Healthy Living

  1. Protect Your Brain: A Neuroprotective Lifestylep. 140 2 min
  2. Spine Health: Posture, Ergonomics, and Exercisep. 142 2 min
  3. Stress, Sleep, and Brain Healthp. 144 2 min
  4. Cognitive Exercise and Brain Trainingp. 146 2 min
  5. Post-Neurosurgery Rehabilitation Guidep. 148 2 min
  6. Nutrition and the Brain: The Diet Recommended by Neurosciencep. 150 2 min

Around the World

  1. Global Neuroscience News (1-3)p. 152 2 min
  2. Neuroscience News from Around the World (4-6)p. 154 2 min
  3. Neuroscience News from Around the World (7-9): BCI and Neural Interfacesp. 156 2 min
  4. Neurosurgery News from Turkeyp. 158 2 min

Clinical Guide

  1. Patient Guide: When to See a Doctor?p. 160 2 min
  2. Paediatric Neurosurgery: A Guide for Parentsp. 162 2 min
  3. Emergencies: Brain Haemorrhage, Head Trauma, Strokep. 164 2 min
  4. Glossary of Medical Terms: Neurosurgery from A to Zp. 166 2 min

Interview and Contact

  1. New Horizons in Neurosciencep. 168 2 min
  2. Dr. Feryal Akşan: Neurosurgical Anaesthesia in the Elderlyp. 170 2 min
  3. Brain Via Spine — Masthead and Publication Informationp. 172 3 min
  4. Brain Via Spine — Next Issue Previewp. 174 2 min

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