{"id":"4f774ce5-1a5c-43b3-a934-9395a780ac62","slug":"professor-evandro-de-oliveira-a-guiding-light-in-skull-base-surgery-and-vascular-neurosurgery","title":"Professor Evandro de Oliveira, a guiding light in skull base surgery and vascular neurosurgery","authors":["Marco Antônio Schlindwein Vaz","Jander Moreira Monteiro","Wen Hung Tzu","Mateus Reghin Neto","Vanessa de Holanda","Eberval G. Figueiredo","Gustavo Rassier Isolan"],"abstract":"Background: Professor Evandro de Oliveira, born in 1945 in Santa Catarina, was a prominent figure in skull base surgery and vascular neurosurgery. He passed away on February 11, 2021, due to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, leaving behind a significant legacy in the field of neurosurgery, particularly in Brazil and Latin America. Summary: His contributions included the establishment of the Microsurgical Laboratory at the Beneficência Portuguesa Hospital in São Paulo, which became a leading training center for neurosurgeons. Professor de Oliveira's meticulous microsurgical techniques and innovative approaches to arteriovenous malformations have influenced countless surgeons and elevated the profile of Brazilian neurosurgery on a global scale. Conclusion: Professor Evandro de Oliveira's dedication to education and surgical excellence has left an indelible mark on the field of neurosurgery. His legacy will continue to inspire future generations of neurosurgeons worldwide. Keywords: Evandro de Oliveira, neurosurgery, skull base surgery, vascular neurosurgery, microsurgical techniques, education, Brazil","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/4f774ce5-1a5c-43b3-a934-9395a780ac62/featured/hero-1781561287980.png","publishDate":"2022-06-03T00:00:00.000Z","doi":"10.25259/SNI_75_2022","categories":["Skull Base","Editorial"],"fullTextUrl":"https://surgicalneurologyint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/11640/SNI-13-229.pdf"}