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Beautifully illustrated and comprehensive, this must-have atlas guides readers through the delicate, high-risk surgical approaches they need to successfully manage pathology of the temporal bone, the most complex anatomic area in the human body. Each consistently organized chapter addresses a different technique, beginning with a clear definition of the approach followed by a discussion of indications and key information on anatomic orientation, surgical steps, and, in many cases, surgical anatomy. Clearly labeled, full-color illustrations accompany step-by-step descriptions of common and unique operative techniques. The author, a world-renowned otorhinolaryngologist, provides detailed explanations of important anatomic landmarks and advice on how to choose the appropriate instruments at each surgical stage. Key Features: More than 300 full-color photographs and diagrams that orient the reader to the clinical setting Helpful pointers appear throughout the text to help readers hone their surgical skills Definitions and tips are incorporated as footnotes in each chapter for quick and easy reference A thought-provoking section presenting surgical techniques, instruments, and prostheses that were developed and designed by the author Extensive glossary that contains the most frequently used terms in otology and neurotology An ideal companion for use in both the dissection laboratory and the operating room, Atlas of Temporal Bone Surgery is an indispensable one-stop reference for otologists, neurotologists, and any specialist involved in skull base surgery or otolaryngology. Table of Contents I General Aspects 1 Introduction 2 Surgical Anatomy  3 Surgical Theory  4 Instrumentation and Usage  II Surgical Techniques 5 Cortical Mastoidectomy 6 Posterior Tympanotomy 7 Cochlear Implantation 8 Transcortical Exposure of the Epitympanum 9 Extended Cortical Mastoidectomy 10 Canalplasty 11 Antrotomy 12 Tympanoplasty 13 Stapedotomy 14 Intact Bridge Atticotomy 15 Partial Bridge Atticotomy 16 Atticotomy 17 Atticoaditotomy 18 Atticoantrotomy 19 Middle Cranial Fossa Approach 20 Translabyrinthine Approach 21 Endolymphatic Sac Decompression 22 Postauricular Facial Nerve Decompression 23 Infratemporal Fossa “Type A” Approach 24 Infratemporal Fossa “Type B” Approach  25 Infratemporal Fossa “Type C” Approach  26 Radical Mastoidectomy 27 Extended Radical Mastoidectomy 28 Subtotal Petrosectomy 29 Transotic Approach 30 Other Approaches  III Techniques and Designs Developed by the Author 31 Zygomatic Root Approach 32 Minimally Invasive Cochlear Implantation with Mastoidal Three-layer Flap 33 Transposed Canal Wall Tympanomastoidectomy 34 MCF Surgery Using Cochleariform Process as the Main Landmark 35 Ulug Double-sided Ear Microsurgery Instruments IV Appendix Suggested Reading Glossary Index