Harnessing technology, a step forward to become "der herr der welt" of neurosurgery

Abstract

While neurosurgical advancement, both in operative and educational domains, have been rapid in the past few years, most of them were made by the countries who already have well established systems. A huge part of the world lacks such opportunities, and paradoxically they are most in need as they do not have enough learning opportunities, well-trained personnel, and available mentors for training purpose. Additionally, local field competitions leading to turf war, internal politics, red tape, and complex-ossified bureaucratic procedures also hinder the progress towards the technological advancement in these countries. The recent emergence of Covid-19 Global crisis with new recommendations for in-person activities and limitation of movement and educational activities has necessitated the implementation and development of unique tools to keep both the surgeries and education going as normally as during the pre-pandemic time. The word latest advances in management strategies and teaching methodology generally means acquisition of some new novel technology and surgical techniques. Most of them are in experimental phases and still evolving. In reality, this is a much deeper term to understand. It must include a thorough understanding of all the available techniques and application of the best ones in one's armamentarium that should lead to the best results while it is cost-effective and feasible for one's given circumstances.