Principles of Neurosurgery: A Concise Text

Neurosurgery is a vast subspecialty in medical sciences. A brief textbook covering all aspects of neurosurgery is probably rare, especially for postgraduate students, undergraduate students as well as general physicians. The available neurosurgery textbooks are either very detailed or do not cover all parts of neurosurgery. This book is going to be very useful to those who will be sitting for a neurosurgery postgraduate examination/board examination or looking for concise ideas on neurosurgery. This book is based on recent and established scientific data, covering all parts of neurosurgery that can help them a lot including practicing neurosurgeons and neuroscientists as well. Here more emphasis will be given to common neurosurgical conditions without ignoring less frequent conditions.

Dr. Forhad H. Chowdhury, after having MBBS from Sir Salimullah Medical College, Dhaka in 1998 he accomplished FCPS in surgery in 2005 and MS in Neurosurgery in 2008. He did Fellowship training in micro-neurosurgery in KEM Hospital, Mumbai, India under Professor Atul Goel. Now, he is working as Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He presented in many international neurosurgical conferences. He has nearly hundred publications in highly impacted international and local journals. He has an extensive work experiences in cadaveric neurosurgical microscopic and endoscopic anatomy including white fiber dissection. He is regarded as pioneer EC-IC bypass surgeon in Bangladesh.

Prof. Mohammod Raziul Haque, after having MBBS from Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka; he accomplished FCPS in surgery in and MS in Neurosurgery. He has extensive training in micro-neurosurgery including Fellowship training in micro-neurosurgery in Sweden. He served as assistant professor, associate professor and professor in different government institute including Dhaka Medical College. Now, he is working as consultant of Neurosurgery in Bangladesh Specialized Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh. He presented in many international neurosurgical conferences. He has nearly seventy publications in highly impacted international and local journals.He has an extensive work experiences in cadaveric neurosurgical microscopic and endoscopic anatomy. He is regarded as pioneer endo-skull base surgeon in Bangladesh.

Dr. Khandkar Ali Kawsar is a Consultant in Neurosurgery and Major Trauma at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. He graduated from Dhaka Medical College in Bangladesh, where he also earned his FCPS in Surgery and a Master’s in Neurosurgery. Additionally, he obtained his MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of England, followed by his FRCS in Neurosurgery.Dr. Kawsar received his neurosurgical training across Dhaka, Dundee, Birmingham, London, and Leeds, and completed fellowships in endoscopic and lateral skull base surgery as well as complex spine surgery in the UK. He has presented at numerous national and international conferences, receiving several awards for his work. His research has been published in prestigious, high-impact neurosurgery journals, and Nature Scientific Reports. He has contributed chapters to online medical books and FRCS preparatory courses. In addition to his scholarly contributions, Dr. Kawsar creates original medical illustrations for his written work. He also serves as a tutor for the FRCS (Neurosurgery) course and is in the process of becoming an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Currently, he is leading couple of projects aimed at introducing newservices at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Dr. Jalal Uddin Mohammod Rumi graduated from Sir Salimullah Medical College on 1998, subsequently completed his post Graduation in general surgery and neurosurgery in 2010 and 2015 respectively. He is a pioneering figure in the field of functional neurosurgery in Bangladesh. Renowned for his expertise and innovative approaches, As a leader in his field, he has been instrumental in developing neurosurgical practices in Bangladesh, bringing cutting-edge treatments to patients suffering from debilitating conditions like epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Rumi’s dedication to improving patient care and advancing medical knowledge has made himakeyfigurein the country’s healthcare landscape. Now, he is working as Associate Professor of Neurosurgery in National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Prof. Mainul Haque Sarker graduated (MBBS) from Dhaka Medical College under University of Dhaka in 1982 and completed Board of Specialist Qualification Examination in Neurosurgery from Postgraduate Medical University, Budapest, Hungary in December 1992. Professor Sarker joinned as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in 1992 in Bangladesh and accomplished MS in Neurosurgery under Dhaka University, Bangladesh in 1999. He served as assistant professor, associate professor and professor in different government institute including Dhaka Medical College. Now, he is working as a senior consultant of Neurosurgery in Ibn Sina Specialized Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh He has got a number of publications both in national and international journals.