Books by Michael Sabel

Gain confidence in acquiring basic manual skills for brain tumor surgery...In training to become a neurosurgeon, many of the crucial manual skills that must be acquired can only be mastered through growing experience during the rigorous and lengthy training process. Yet, many - often essential - practical skills can quickly be learned, practiced, and even mastered, away from the OR.The author''s motivation for writing this guide arose during his own training and his need for just such a practical aid. Getting Ready for Brain Tumor Surgery provides the readers with a basic set of exercises that will allow him to develop and improve their motor skills, handling of various tissues, and general technical competence. Detailed instructions are given in the illustrated text and in accompanying videos.Topics include:Planning: visualization of the procedureThe craniotomy - using a coconutWorking with the microscopeRemoving a gyrus: subpial resectionRemoving a brain tumor using an artificial modelMicrosurgical training: the chicken wing modelJunior neurosurgical residents and interns will benefit greatly from this handy guide.

Sink or swim? Maintaining your composure and self-confidence during the residencyAs grueling as medical studies and training are, with appropriate discipline and time management it is possible to stay afloat, maintain one''s sanity, achieve one''s goals, and still enjoy a fulfilling life. It is the purpose of this book to stimulate thought processes that nurture a healthy attitude toward organizing one''s time and life so as to improve one''s own quality of life as well as the patient''s well-being.Topics include:The macro-perspective: goals, roles, regenerationThe micro-perspective: from goal to actionPlanning your weekAcute disaster management: three major pointsAnxiety management and the "power of now"Networking; finding and working with mentors; reevaluating; learning from errorsJunior residents and interns will benefit greatly from this handy guide, as will medical students in their rotations.