{"id":"51f9c79a-66da-4017-8d41-544f7c5e665d","slug":"the-neurosurgeons-handbook","title":"The Neurosurgeon’s Handbook","authors":["Pieter L. Kubben"],"abstract":"Background: The Neurosurgeon's Handbook by George Samandouras, published in 2010, remains relatively unknown compared to Greenberg's Handbook of Neurosurgery. The book has received mixed customer reviews, with a majority rating it highly. Methods: The review evaluates the content of Samandouras' book in relation to board requirements in the USA, UK, and Europe, focusing on its readability and comprehensiveness without excessive detail on surgical procedures. Results: Nine out of eleven customers rated the book with 5 stars, indicating a favorable reception. The reviewer found the book particularly useful for preparing for written EANS exams, highlighting its accessibility for residents starting their neurosurgery careers. Conclusion: While the book has minor typing errors, these do not detract from its overall value. The reviewer recommends Samandouras' handbook as a more beneficial resource for neurosurgery residents compared to Greenberg's, due to its readability and foundational framework. Keywords: Neurosurgery, Handbook, Samandouras, Greenberg, EANS exams, Readability, Clinical neurosurgery","thumbnailUrl":"https://sni-digital-videos.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/51f9c79a-66da-4017-8d41-544f7c5e665d/featured/hero-1782420977704.png","publishDate":"2012-12-14T00:00:00.000Z","doi":null,"categories":["Original Article"],"fullTextUrl":"http://sni.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/3493/SNI-3-153.pdf"}