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Learning Curve in Robotic Stereoelectroencephalography: Single Platform Experience by Niznik, Taylor, Grossen, Audrey, Shi, Helen, Stephens, Mark, Herren, Cherie, Desai, Virendra R.

“…Learning curve, training, and cost impede widespread implementation of new technology. Neurosurgical robotic technology introduces challenges to visuospatial…”
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Aspirator-Assisted Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy in an Infant: 2-Dimensional Operative Video by Prather, Kiana Y., Hopkins, Nicholas J., Zhao, Xiaochun, Desai, Virendra R.

“…Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is an effective treatment for hydrocephalus in carefully selected patients.1 Studies have shown that larger ostomy size…”
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First in Man Pilot Feasibility Study in Extracranial Carotid Robotic-Assisted Endovascular Intervention by Desai, Virendra R, Lee, Jonathan J, Sample, Trevis, Kleiman, Neal S, Lumsden, Alan, Britz, Gavin W

“…Abstract BACKGROUND Robotic-assistance in endovascular intervention represents a nascent yet promising innovation. OBJECTIVE To present the first human…”
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Network‐targeted approach and postoperative resting‐state functional magnetic resonance imaging are associated with seizure outcome by Boerwinkle, Varina L., Cediel, Emilio G., Mirea, Lucia, Williams, Korwyn, Kerrigan, John F., Lam, Sandi, Raskin, Jeffrey S., Desai, Virendra R., Wilfong, Angus A., Adelson, P. David, Curry, Daniel J.

“…Objective Postoperative resting‐state functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in children with intractable epilepsy has not been quantified in relation to…”
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The evolution of stereoelectroencephalography: symbiotic progress in medical imaging and procedural technologies by Parrott, Aaron, Tavakol, Sherwin A., Zieles, Kristin, Jea, Andrew, Desai, Virendra R.

“…Stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG) was pioneered in France, at a time when cerebral anatomy was invisible to contemporaneous imaging modalities. Epilepsy…”
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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement following endoscopic third ventriculostomy failure in the treatment of pediatric hydrocephalus by Evans, Alexander R, Villeneuve, Lance, Bowen, Ira, Carter, Lacey, Chen, Sixia, Kimmell, Marianne, Gernsback, Joanna, Balsara, Karl, Jea, Andrew, Desai, Virendra R

“…The goal of this study was to evaluate the impact of endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) failure on subsequent risk of ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS)…”
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Academic productivity in pediatric neurosurgery in relation to elective surgery slowdown during the COVID-19 pandemic by Desai, Virendra R, Grossen, Audrey, Vuong, Huy Gia, Hopkins, Nicholas, Peters, Mikayla, Jea, Andrew

“…COVID-19 has not only impacted healthcare systems directly via hospitalizations and resource utilization, but also indirectly via adaptations in healthcare…”
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In Reply: Clinical Outcomes of Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations in Pediatric Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Desai, Virendra R, Lee, Jonathan J, Britz, Gavin W

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Subcentimeter epilepsy surgery targets by resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging can improve outcomes in hypothalamic hamartoma by Boerwinkle, Varina L., Foldes, Stephen T., Torrisi, Salvatore J., Temkit, Hamy, Gaillard, William D., Kerrigan, John F., Desai, Virendra R., Raskin, Jeffrey S., Vedantam, Aditya, Jarrar, Randa, Williams, Korwyn, Lam, Sandi, Ranjan, Manish, Broderson, Janna S., Adelson, David, Wilfong, Angus A., Curry, Daniel J.

“…Summary Objective The purpose of this study is to investigate the outcomes of epilepsy surgery targeting the subcentimeter‐sized resting state functional…”
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A systematic review of the power of standardization in pediatric neurosurgery by Villeneuve, Lance M., Evans, Alexander R., Bowen, Ira, Gernsback, Joanna, Balsara, Karl, Jea, Andrew, Desai, Virendra R.

“…In the current neurosurgical field, there is a constant emphasis on providing the best care with the most value. Such work requires the constant optimization…”
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Surgical management of pediatric occipital neuralgia: a single-center experience of an uncommon pathology by Villeneuve, Lance M, Coulibaly, Nangorgo J, Raza, Syed M, Poinson, Brittany, Chrusciel, Deepti, Desai, Virendra R

“…Occipital neuralgia (ON) is a rare headache disorder characterized by sharp pain in the distribution of the greater occipital nerve (GON), lesser occipital…”
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Management of Recurrent Subdural Hematomas by Desai, Virendra R., MD, Scranton, Robert A., MD, Britz, Gavin W., MD

“…Subdural hematomas commonly recur after surgical evacuation, at a rate of 2% to 37%. Risk factors for recurrence can be patient related, radiologic, or…”
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Influence of the living Pareto chart and data transparency on patient outcomes in neurosurgery by Shi, Helen H, Chen, Sixia, Propester, Laura, Valenzuela, Jami, Gernsback, Joanna, Desai, Virendra R, Balsara, Karl, Zieles, Kristin, Jea, Andrew

“…Quality improvement (QI) tools are increasingly being used to calibrate healthcare quality. Achieving healthcare quality is essential, as there is a movement…”
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Measures of Health-Related Quality of Life Outcomes in Pediatric Neurosurgery: Literature Review by Desai, Virendra R., Gadgil, Nisha, Saad, Shahbaz, Raskin, Jeffrey S., Lam, Sandi K.

“…Improving value in healthcare means optimizing outcomes and minimizing costs. The emerging pay-for-performance era requires understanding of the effect of…”
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Pediatric neurosurgery through the lens of time-driven activity-based costing: a pilot study by Prather, Kiana Y, Ozaydin, Burak, Peters, Mikayla, Tally, Emily, Zieles, Kristin, Omini, Michael E, Gernsback, Joanna E, Desai, Virendra R, Balsara, Karl E, Jea, Andrew

“…Time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC) is a method used in cost accounting that has gained traction in health economics to identify value optimization…”
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Commentary: Midline Brain Shift After Hemispheric Surgery: Natural History, Clinical Significance, and Association With Cerebrospinal Fluid Diversion by Carter, Lacey M, Desai, Virendra R

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Treatment of pediatric trigeminal neuralgia with microvascular decompression: a case series and systematic review by Grossen, Audrey A, Iser, Courtney R, Leming, Amy B, Desai, Virendra R, Chrusciel, Deepti G

“…Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a rare disorder, affecting 4-13 per 100,000 people annually. Only 1%-1.5% of these cases are reported before the age of 18 years…”
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A review of current imaging methods used in stroke research by Wey, Hsiao-Ying, Desai, Virendra R, Duong, Timothy Q

“…Stroke is a serious healthcare problem with high mortality and long-term disability. However, to date, our ability to prevent and cure stroke remains limited…”
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Stereotactic laser ablation for subependymal giant cell astrocytomas: personal experience and review of the literature by Desai, Virendra R., Jenson, Amanda V., Hoverson, Eric, Desai, Rajendra M., Boghani, Zain, Lee, Mark R.

“…Purpose Subependymal giant cell astrocytomas (SEGAs) are rare tumors typically found in tuberous sclerosis patients. They typically grow in the region of the…”
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Commentary: The "Three on a Stick" Incision-A Curvilinear Solution for the Occipital and Suboccipital Region by Ordaz, Josue D, Desai, Virendra R

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