====== Ethics of Innovation in Neurosurgery ======

by Marike L. D. Broekman (Editor)

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This book covers all [[ethical]] aspects of introducing novel [[implant]]s and [[procedure]]s in [[neurosurgery]] in a structured way, addressing the current [[knowledge]] gap concerning ethical [[innovation]]s in neurosurgery. Initially it explores the difficulties involved in defining when a [[procedure]] should be considered [[innovation]], [[research]], or [[care]]. To this end, it presents not only an overview of current [[literature]], but also [[data]] from a recent [[survey]] among neurosurgeons in [[Europe]].

The book subsequently discusses the ethical issues related to innovation. These include: [[informed consent]] (what should a surgeon tell the patient and how should he/she do so), oversight (can any surgeon simply implant a novel spinal device?), the [[learning curve]] (when should a surgeon be allowed to perform a novel procedure?), vulnerable patients (how to innovate in the pediatric population or in an [[emergency]] setting), and [[conflict of interest]], as well as the [[ethics]] of paying for innovative treatments.

In turn, the closing chapters focus on the evaluation of neurosurgical [[research]] and innovation. Are cultural changes necessary and how could innovation benefit from (international) [[collaboration]]s? Given the range of topics addressed, the book offers neurosurgeons, [[resident]]s, [[scientist]]s, companies and hospital [[administration]]s a valuable guide to introducing novel implants and [[technique]]s in neurosurgery.