1. Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos. Skull base tumor neurosurgeon. Biography. 0
Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, explains his pioneering work in minimally invasive neurosurgery. He directs the Skull Base Tumor Program at UCSF.
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2. Skull base tumor treatment neurosurgery. 1
Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, explains the complex nature of skull base tumors and degenerative diseases. These lesions occur at the critical junction between the head...
Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, explains the evolution of endoscopic skull base tumor treatment. He details how new technologies allow surgeons to access deep brain tumors...
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4. Best quality of treatment. What does it mean in surgery? How to find the best surgeon? 3
Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, explains how to find the best surgeon. He details why postoperative mortality is a poor quality metric in modern neurosurgery.
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5. Treatment of acoustic neuroma by surgery and gamma knife. 4
Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, explains the critical balance in treating these benign brain tumors. He details how treatment can potentially harm patients by damaging adjacent...
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6. What motivates leading surgeons in work and life? 5
Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, explains the critical role of continuous anatomical study in achieving surgical excellence. He details his rigorous research methods using CT scans...
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7. How to train best surgeons? Apprenticeship model meets modern healthcare reality. Top neurosurgeon and educator. 6
Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, explains the critical evolution from the traditional apprenticeship model to a structured, feedback-driven training paradigm. He details the limitations of old...
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8. Mentor - Trainee relationship in surgery. What it means for millennial surgical residents? 7
Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, explains the evolution of surgical mentorship. He details the critical shift from traditional learning by osmosis to structured, accountable training. Modern...
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9. Advice to young neurosurgeons. How to become a skilled surgeon? 8
Dr. Philip Theodosopoulos, MD, explains how young surgeons can build exceptional skills. He emphasizes the critical importance of self-directed anatomical study.
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10. Mortality rate tells you nothing about a surgeon. Experienced surgeons are reduced to mediocrity by normal anatomy. Eminent neurosurgeon.
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