Medical and scientific publisher Thieme Publishers has announced that three of its textbooks are being honoured with the prestigious 2018 American Publishers Awards for Professional and Scholarly Excellence (The PROSE Awards). Color Atlas of Brainstem Surgery by Robert F. Spetzler won first prize in the category Textbook/Clinical Medicine. Endoscopic Approaches to the Paranasal Sinuses and Skull Base edited by Manuel Bernal-Sprekelsen and Isam Alobid as well as Auricular Reconstruction by Francoise Firmin received honourable mentions in the same category. The PROSE Awards were presented on February 8, 2018 at a special luncheon ceremony during the Professional and Scholarly Publishing Annual Conference in Washington, DC.
An extraordinary, one-of-a-kind atlas, Color Atlas of Brainstem Surgery by Robert F. Spetzler and esteemed co-authors draws on decades of surgical experience by internationally renowned neurosurgeons who performed more than 1,000 surgeries on the brainstem, thalamus, basal ganglia, and surrounding areas. From cover to cover, the atlas provides technical guidance on approach selection, timing of surgery, and optimisation of outcomes, elucidated by more than 1,700 stunning colour illustrations, dissections, clinical images, and line drawings.
Edited by world-renowned specialists Manuel Bernal-Sprekelsen and Isam Alobid, Endoscopic Approaches to the Paranasal Sinuses and Skull Base features 900 beautiful images delineating impacted anatomy. The textbook provides a thorough review of all endoscopic approaches to the nose and paranasal sinuses and through them, to the skull base. Throughout the guide, the esteemed authors share extensive knowledge and clinical pearls on complex anatomy and the potentially endangered vital structures in these regions.
Auricular Reconstruction by Francoise Firmin, an esteemed thought leader in auricular surgery, demonstrates how perseverance, artistry, and exacting surgical skills can meld together to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The richly illustrated tome includes 1,000 colour photographs and drawings, high quality operative and lecture videos, and extensive clinical pearls, delivering an essential resource for all surgeons who operate on the ear.
The annual PROSE Awards recognise the very best in professional and scholarly publishing by bringing attention to distinguished books, journals, and electronic content in over 58 categories. Judged by peer publishers, librarians, and medical professionals since 1976, the PROSE Awards are extraordinary for their breadth and depth.
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