Journal of neurosurgery
Journal of neurosurgery
Audio Summaries
Every issue of Journal of neurosurgery moves the field forward, but reading every paper cover-to-cover isn't realistic. OSLR turns each article into a 3-minute audio summary so you can stay current while you commute, round, or work out.
Recent summaries
The latest articles summarized from Journal of neurosurgery.
Anatomy of the bony canal containing the middle meningeal artery for a vessel-sparing craniotomy in moyamoya disease
Jun 5, 2026
The authors aimed to investigate the anatomical features of bony canals containing the middle meningeal artery (MMA) to enhance vessel preservation during craniotomy in patients with moyamoya disease (MMD). They analyzed 175 dry skulls and cranial CT scans, revealing that the incidence of bony canals significantly increases with age and that MMD patients exhibit longer and wider canals compared to those with atherosclerotic cerebrovascular disease. This study underscores the importance of understanding MMA anatomy for surgical procedures involving bypass surgery in MMD.
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in clipping surgery for unruptured cerebral aneurysm: prospective nonrandomized controlled trial
Jun 5, 2026
The authors aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol in improving recovery outcomes for patients undergoing elective clipping surgery for unruptured cerebral aneurysms. The study found that implementing the ERAS protocol significantly reduced postoperative pain, decreased the incidence of nausea and vomiting, and enhanced overall recovery quality, suggesting that ERAS can be beneficial in neurosurgical procedures.
Harry J. Buncke to M. Gazi Yaşargil: a historical lesson in cross-specialty microsurgical innovation
Jun 5, 2026
This historical review seeks to illustrate the impact of Dr. Harry J. Buncke's innovations in microsurgery on the field of neurosurgery, particularly through his collaboration with Dr. M. Gazi Yaşargil. The authors highlight how Buncke's advancements in microsurgical techniques and instrumentation laid the groundwork for neurosurgical procedures, specifically the first superficial temporal artery-to-middle cerebral artery bypass. By examining the exchange of knowledge at the 1966 Vermont Microvascular Surgery Conference, the paper emphasizes the importance of cross-specialty collaboration in advancing surgical practices.