Neurosurgical Focus

Article	Citations
Critically reading machine learning literature in neurosurgery: a reader’s guide and checklist for appraising prediction models	39
Immunohistochemical markers predicting long-term recurrence following clival and spinal chordoma resection: a multicenter study	34
Survival and quality of life after CSF diversion in adult patients with leptomeningeal metastasis–associated hydrocephalus: a systematic review and meta-analysis	32
Challenges and opportunities in neurosurgical care transition	30
Digital cognitive testing using a tablet-based app in patients with brain tumors: a single-center feasibility study comparing the app to the gold standard	26
Endoscopic endonasal approach for recurrent craniopharyngioma in adults	25
Is cervical disc arthroplasty noninferior to anterior cervical discectomy and fusion for cervical spondylotic myelopathy? A Spine CORe™ analysis of QOD data	23
Impact of resident involvement on operative efficiency in an ambulatory neurosurgical center: a comparative analysis of spine surgery cases	22
Is patient satisfaction static at 5 years after surgery for cervical spondylotic myelopathy? A Spine CORe™ analysis of QOD data	22
Surgical outcomes of multiloculated brain abscesses: an institutional experience	21
Outcomes following stereotactic radiosurgery for foramen magnum meningiomas: a single-center experience and systematic review of the literature	21
The effect of tumor growth kinetics on survival and time toxicity after resection of recurrent glioblastoma	20
Transsylvian versus transcortical approach to insular glioma: analysis of the extent of resection and postoperative neurological complications in propensity score–matched comparative patient cohorts	19
Effect of the postoperative Trendelenburg position on chronic subdural hematoma recurrence: a pilot clinical trial	19
Machine learning approaches for predicting prolonged hospital length of stay after lumbar fusion surgery in patients aged 75 years and older: a retrospective cohort study based on comprehensive geriat	19
Recurrent trigeminal neuralgia following MVD: a meta-analysis of second-line treatment strategies	18
Long-term outcomes after microvascular decompression for glossopharyngeal neuralgia	18
Application of the 6 pillars of sustainable global surgical partnerships by the Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation with lower-middle-income countries in Asia	18
The lateral retrocanthal transorbital endoscopic approach to the middle fossa: cadaveric stepwise approach and review of quantitative cadaveric data	17
Stereotactic radiosurgery for distant brain metastases secondary to esthesioneuroblastoma: a single-institution series	17
Outcomes and prognosis of surgically treated thoracic spinal meningiomas: a multicenter cohort study	17
Improving mixed-reality neuronavigation with blue-green light: a comparative multimodal laboratory study	17
Quantification of motion during microvascular anastomosis simulation using machine learning hand detection	17
Letter to the Editor. Surgical treatment of chronic subdural hematoma in patients older than 90 years	17
Surgical strategies for the treatment of deformity-associated cervical spondylotic stretch myelopathy: a case series with technically nuanced illustrative operative videos	17

Reappraisal of intradural findings in Chiari malformation type I	17
Assessing views and attitudes toward the use of extended reality and its implications in neurosurgical education: a survey of neurosurgical trainees	16
Ear and nose–related intracranial empyema in children: a 9-year cohort study from a tertiary referral center	16
Erratum. 360° around the orbit: key surgical anatomy of the microsurgical and endoscopic cranio-orbital and orbitocranial approaches	16
Introduction. Stability and motion: addressing the pathology of Chiari malformation and craniocervical junction	16
Do patients undergoing anterior cervical discectomy and fusion in the outpatient setting have better self-reported outcomes? A propensity-weighted multicenter registry study	16
Perioperative fluctuation and overall evaluation of adenohypophyseal hormone secretion in patients with nonfunctioning pituitary adenoma	16
Single-session versus staged approaches for chronic subdural hematoma treatment with middle meningeal artery embolization and evacuation surgery: a propensity score–matched analysis	16
Assessing the state of LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion in neurosurgery	15
Editorial. Factors that influence functional recovery after MR-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for recurrent high-grade gliomas	15
The influence of prior COVID-19 diagnosis on concussion recovery outcomes	15
Treatment outcome of metastasis to the pituitary gland: a case series of 21 patients with pathological diagnosis	15
Introduction. Complications: our best way to learn	15
MR-guided focused ultrasound–induced blood-brain barrier opening for brain metastasis: a review	15
Letter to the Editor. Validity of the results of network meta-analysis	15
Effects of a sphenopalatine ganglion block on postcraniotomy pain management: a randomized, double-blind, clinical trial	15
Quantitative pupillometry as a biomarker for prediction of return to play in mild traumatic brain injury: a Military Traumatic Brain Injury Initiative study	15
The history of antibiotic irrigation and prophylaxis in operative neurotrauma: perpetuation of military care in civilian settings	14
Long-term efficacy of chlorhexidine-containing cutaneous dressings on ventriculostomy-related infection: a 10-year before-and-after study	14
Techniques and outcomes for microsurgical treatment of large and giant cerebral aneurysms in the endovascular era	14
Introduction. Vascular compression syndromes and their management	14
Comparison of outcomes after stereoelectroencephalography and subdural grid monitoring in pediatric tuberous sclerosis complex	14
Preoperative risk model for perioperative stroke after intracranial tumor resection: ACS NSQIP analysis of 30,951 cases	14
Multiple intracranial aneurysms: the role for simultaneous open microsurgical treatment	14
Fusion and patient-reported outcomes after navigated decortication and direct arthrodesis in minimally invasive sacroiliac joint fusion using cylindrical threaded implants: a case series and literatur	14
Letter to the Editor. A complementary perspective on synthesizing spinal CT from biplanar radiographs	14
Introduction. Chronic subdural hematoma: a new focus on an old problem	14
Management of incisional cerebrospinal fluid leak in open cranial surgeries and the "folding technique" in duraplasty	13
Mixed reality for spine surgery: a step into the future with a human cadaveric accuracy study	13
Radiomic signatures of meningiomas using the Ki-67 proliferation index as a prognostic marker of clinical outcomes	13
The safety, accuracy, and feasibility of robotic assistance in neuro-oncological surgery	13
Actigraph-based quantification of sleep in children with dystonia undergoing deep brain stimulation	13
Craniosynostosis as a cause of intracranial hypertension in Alagille syndrome: a case series of 6 consecutive pediatric patients	13
Development of a murine laser interstitial thermotherapy system	13
Incidence and management of postoperative pseudomeningocele and cerebrospinal fluid leak after Chiari malformation type I decompression	13
Machine learning for automated and real-time two-dimensional to three-dimensional registration of the spine using a single radiograph	13
Neurological decline due to a vascular etiology in patients with spine tumors: a patient series and cautionary tale	13
Innovative dura-splitting strategy for resection of spinal meningioma along with the inner layer of dura mater	13
Clinical features of high intracranial pressure and prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension among patients presenting with spontaneous CSF leaks	13
Improvement following minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion in patients aged 70 years or older compared with younger age groups	13
The implications of antithrombotic agents on subdural hematoma evacuation: what does "reversal" truly entail?	13
Spinal navigation in the ambulatory surgery center era: a single-center safety and outcomes analysis	12
Clipping of basilar apex aneurysms: resurgence of the microsurgical era	12
Validation and clinical application of the ΔC2 pelvic angle − ΔC2 tilt = Δpelvic tilt equation for predicting pelvic tilt in spinal deformity surgery	12
A novel classification of coronal malalignment in degenerative lumbar scoliosis for predicting postoperative coronal imbalance: a multicenter cohort study	12
Introduction. Artificial intelligence in neurosurgery: transforming a data-intensive specialty	12
Letter to the Editor. Central or axial atlantoaxial dislocation	12
MRI evaluation of pituitary/sella turcica ratio and venoglymphatic congestion in idiopathic intracranial hypertension	12
Long-term follow-up of pallidal deep brain stimulation for craniocervical dystonia: is the globus pallidus internus the best target?	12
High prevalence of inappropriate antithrombotic use in patients with symptomatic chronic subdural hematomas: should our focus be on preventing the subdural tsunami?	12

Building sustainable neurosurgical capacity: lessons from the Duke Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology	12
The role of postoperative radiation therapy in short- and long-term survival for craniopharyngiomas: a National Cancer Database analysis	12
Endovascular treatment as the first-line approach for cure of low-grade brain arteriovenous malformation	12
Do patients with government insurance payors experience delayed access to surgical care for cervical spondylotic myelopathy? A Spine CORe™ analysis of QOD data	12
Advancement in microsurgical management of unruptured intracranial vertebral artery fusiform aneurysms: indications, techniques, and outcomes focusing on the integrity of vertebral artery and medullar	12
Differences across various ideal lumbar lordosis measurement formulas for patient-specific sagittal alignment goals	12
Removal of painful pelvic screws following spine fusion surgery: outcomes and complications	12
Elucidating differences in concussion subtype symptomatology in sports-related versus non–sports-related concussions: a retrospective cohort study	12
Mapping real-time hemodynamic changes in venous sinus stenting using intraoperative transcranial Doppler ultrasonography and quantitative angiography	12
Editorial. Two novel models to optimize transitional care in spina bifida: the patient as provider and the congenital neurosurgeon in active collaboration	11
Surgical classification using natural language processing of informed consent forms in spine surgery	11
Safety and efficacy of the Pipeline Flex embolization device with Shield Technology for the acute treatment of ruptured internal carotid artery pseudoaneurysms: a multi-institution case series	11
Unusually high frequency of pituitary abscess in the post–COVID-19 era: insights from a single-center experience	11
Introduction. Best practices in telemedicine for optimizing patient care	11
Does the Global Alignment and Proportion score predict mechanical complications in circumferential minimally invasive surgery for adult spinal deformity?	11
Gender diversity in neurosurgical training: an analysis of trends and resident program characteristics	11
Introduction. Microsurgery of intracranial aneurysms: why it should continue	11
Bleeding risk evaluation in cerebral cavernous malformation, the role of medications, and hemorrhagic factors: a case-control study	11
Successful weaning versus permanent cerebrospinal fluid diversion after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: post hoc analysis of a Swiss multicenter study	11
Letter to the Editor. Tonsillectomy in Chiari malformation type I: is it always the right choice?	11
Clinical and surgical outcomes of bilateral intracranial aneurysms clipped through a single craniotomy: a retrospective comparative cohort study	11
Minimally invasive modification of the Goel-Harms atlantoaxial fusion technique: a case series and illustrative guide	10
Letter to the Editor. Accurately predicting the determinants of local recurrence in patients with schwannomatosis-related schwannomas	10
Ischemia-induced inflammation in arteriovenous malformations	10
Preoperative MRI for postoperative seizure prediction: a radiomics study of dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor and a systematic review	10
Seizure frequency reduction after sinus stent placement in patients with venopathic intracranial hypertension–associated encephaloceles: a case series	10
Surgery for basilar invagination with and without Chiari I malformation	10
Letter to the Editor. Endovascular treatment for ACF DAVF: most recent real-world experience	10
The burden of skull base chordomas: insights from a meta-analysis of observational studies	10
The prevalence of imposter syndrome among young neurosurgeons and residents in neurosurgery: a multicentric study	10
A watch, wait, and rescan approach for incidental benign-appearing notochordal lesions of the skull base	10
A quantitative and comparative evaluation of stereotactic spine radiosurgery local control: proposing a consistent measurement methodology	10
Introduction. Machine learning in neurosurgery: transitioning to a new era of contemporary medicine	10
Pathomechanistic role of central venous pressure in idiopathic intracranial hypertension	10
Open-door extended endoscopic transorbital technique to the paramedian anterior and middle cranial fossae: technical notes, anatomomorphometric quantitative analysis, and illustrative case	10
A contemporary analysis of surgical ligation versus endovascular embolization in patients with intracranial dural arteriovenous fistulas: a propensity score–matched and mixed-effects model study	10
Early experience with targeted therapy as a first-line adjuvant treatment for pediatric low-grade glioma	10
Chronic subdural hematoma: clinical and surgical experience with surgical management in a large cohort of patients in the late and frailest phase of life	10
Racial disparities in the survival outcomes of craniopharyngioma: a 17-year population-based analysis	10
Utility of the material community deprivation index as a metric to identify at-risk children for severe traumatic brain injury	9
Letter to the Editor. Limitations of telemedicine in low- and middle-income countries	9
Craniosynostosis surgery practice patterns in the United States: what are we doing and how are we doing it?	9
Introduction: Contemporary management of low-grade gliomas: from tumor biology to the patient’s quality of life	9
Effect of online public domain representation in neurosurgical resident recruitment and decision-making	9
Microvascular decompression in trigeminal neuralgia using a robot-assisted exoscope and head-mounted display	9
The birth of modern military neurosurgery through the eyes of Harvey Cushing’s war memoir From a Surgeon’s Journal, 1915-1918	9
Decision regret in adult spinal deformity surgery: a comparison of SRS-22r outcomes and the Decision Regret Scale	9
Patients with traumatic spinal injuries treated in a low- and middle-income country: what happens after discharge?	9
Effect of chronic antiplatelet therapy on clinical outcomes of endovascular thrombectomy for treatment of acute ischemic stroke	9
The legacy of Renaissance surgeon Giovanni Andrea Dalla Croce on the history of military surgery and neurosurgery	9
Low- and middle-income country perspective: bridging gaps in craniofacial surgery care. Challenges, innovations, and future prospects	9
History and evolution of surgical treatment for spasticity: a journey from neurotomy to selective dorsal rhizotomy	9
Management for chordoma of the spine and sacrum with stereotactic radiosurgery	8
Transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery for treatment of sphenoid wing meningiomas extending to the cavernous sinus: clinical implications and a technical illustration	8
Incorporation of a biparietal narrowing metric to improve the ability of machine learning models to detect sagittal craniosynostosis with 2D photographs	8
Structure-sparing resection for the management of cervical chordomas: a retrospective institutional series	8
Implanting microelectrode arrays in the bottom of the central sulcus targeting somatosensory area 3a for restoration of proprioception	8
Responsive neurostimulation for pediatric patients with drug-resistant epilepsy: a case series and review of the literature	8
Introduction. Functional neurosurgery for pain and movement disorders with a special emphasis on spasticity	8
Comparison of open and percutaneous instrumented fixation for the treatment of spinal metastases	8
Does the clopidogrel CYP2C19 genotype assay predict postprocedure stenosis in cerebral aneurysms treated with a flow diverter?	8
Optimizing radiotherapy strategies for skull base chordoma: a comprehensive meta-analysis and systematic review of treatment modalities and outcomes	8
Letter to the Editor. Misleading information regarding neurosurgical practice in Cairo, Egypt	8
Introduction. Update on neuro-oncology	8
Nerve transfers for facial palsy: grading of volitional control after using the hypoglossal and masseter nerves	8
Is surgery associated with improvement of sleep disturbance in patients with grade 2 lumbar spondylolisthesis? Insights from the Spine CORe™ analysis of QOD data	8
An analysis of functional outcomes following laser interstitial thermal therapy for recurrent high-grade glioma	8
Intraoperative mixed-reality spinal neuronavigation system: a novel navigation technique for spinal intradural pathologies	8
Three-level ACDF versus 3-level laminectomy and fusion: are there differences in outcomes? An analysis of the Quality Outcomes Database cervical spondylotic myelopathy cohort	8
Irradiation safety, anesthesia time, surgical complications, and patient-reported outcomes in the robotic Mazor X versus fluoroscopy guided minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion su	8
Bilateral pallidotomy for acquired or heredodegenerative generalized dystonia in children	8
What are the predictors of prolonged length of stay following single-stage lumbar fusion for grade 2 spondylolisthesis? A Spine CORe™ analysis of QOD data	7
Risk factors for persistent arm pain 5 years after surgery for cervical spondylotic myelopathy: a Spine CORe™ analysis of QOD data	7
Fully automatic anatomical landmark localization and trajectory planning for navigated external ventricular drain placement	7
Teaching through the screen: a toolbox for creating a virtual neurosurgical subinternship program	7
Cortical mapping in glioma surgery: correlation of fMRI and direct electrical stimulation with Human Connectome Project parcellations	7
Introduction. Education methodology and metrics in the training of neurosurgical residents	7
Robot-assisted stylomastoid foramen puncture and radiofrequency ablation for hemifacial spasm treatment: clinical outcomes and technique assessment	7
Editorial. Overcoming implementation barriers in enhanced recovery using theory-based approaches	7
Minimally invasive microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia: results and complication avoidance in a consecutive series of patients	7

Evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of 3D contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography versus digital subtraction angiography in spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas	7
Digital exoscope versus surgical microscope in spinal dural arteriovenous fistula surgery: a comparative series	7
Synthetic neurosurgical data generation with generative adversarial networks and large language models:an investigation on fidelity, utility, and privacy	7
Multicenter study on 2-year outcomes of dual application of hydroxyapatite cranioplasty and a nasoseptal flap following endoscopic endonasal surgery for tuberculum sellae meningiomas or craniopharyngi	7
Comparative effectiveness of standalone middle meningeal artery embolization versus surgical evacuation in noncritical patients with nonacute subdural hematomas	7
The role of extent of resection, chemoradiation, and MGMT promoter methylation in overall survival in a large cohort of IDH-wildtype glioblastoma	7
Hemodynamic changes during the obliteration process for cerebral arteriovenous malformations after radiosurgery	7
Stereotactic radiosurgery and resection for treatment of multiple brain metastases: a systematic review and analysis	7
Outpatient minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion performed at a single ambulatory surgery center: the Semmes Murphey Clinic experience	7
The neurosurgeon workforce: a geographical gender-focused analysis of the trends in representation of neurosurgeons and choices in training over 70 years	7
Case discussions in pediatric neurosurgery: a model for improving service delivery and neurosurgery education in Southeast Asia	7
Multidisciplinary management of complex scalp wounds: an experience-based algorithm for involving plastic surgeons in complex neurosurgical wound closure	7
Rethinking the role of surgery and radiotherapy in BRAF-mutant papillary craniopharyngioma: a position statement from the neurosurgical perspective	7
Outcomes of venous sinus stenting versus ventriculoperitoneal shunting for fulminant idiopathic intracranial hypertension: a dual-center analysis	7
Validation of a novel artificial intelligence model (SpinePose) to automatically and accurately predict spinopelvic parameters using scoliosis radiographs in an external cohort	7
Erratum. The role of miRNA-10b and miRNA-21 in radioresistance and temozolomide resistance of high-grade glioma patients: a systematic review	7
Operative considerations and surgical treatment of sylvian fissure arteriovenous malformations: a 20-year experience	7
Development of a residents-as-teachers curriculum for neurosurgical training programs	7
What is the average time frame of clinically meaningful improvement in surgical decompression for cervical spondylotic myelopathy? A Spine CORe™ analysis of QOD data: 5-year follow-up	7
Effect of the enhanced recovery protocol in patients with brain tumors undergoing elective craniotomies: a systematic review and meta-analysis	7
The use of generative artificial intelligence–based dictation in a neurosurgical practice: a pilot study	7
The role of decompressive craniectomy in the management of intracranial infections: a single-center 15-year retrospective study	7