Curated external library

Operative Video & Surgical Anatomy Resources

A curated directory for neurosurgeons and trainees, organized for operative technique, microsurgical anatomy, case planning, and procedure-specific review.

Foundational collections

Surgical Anatomy & Planning

Microsurgical anatomy

Rhoton Collection

Detailed neuroanatomy slides, video lectures, and interactive 2D and 3D atlas material from the AANS and NREF.

Best for: Cranial anatomy, surgical corridors, and approach planning.

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Interactive anatomy

Open access

3D Atlas of Neurological Surgery

Layered, annotated 3D models of cranial, skull-base, vascular, spinal, and peripheral nerve anatomy, with surgical-approach and immersive operative content.

Best for: Spatial orientation, 3D anatomy, and approach rehearsal.

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Procedure-focused review

Functional & Epilepsy

Peer-reviewed video issue

Open access

JNS Focus: Video — Epilepsy Surgery

This peer-reviewed July 2024 issue presents 18 technical videos spanning SEEG, radiofrequency thermocoagulation, LITT, neuromodulation, resection, and disconnection procedures.

Best for: Comparing contemporary epilepsy procedures and technical workflows.

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Society video library

Open access

ILAE Neurosurgical Education

A society-curated video library emphasizing anatomy, technical pearls, and complications across epilepsy procedures, including SEEG, DBS, RNS, VNS, hemispherotomy, temporal surgery, and RF thermocoagulation.

Best for: A structured overview of the surgical epilepsy repertoire.

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Operative video platform

Medical license required · Account required · Some paid content

opeXpark

Selected Japanese neurosurgical cases with unedited operative footage, synchronized device data, pre- and postoperative imaging, and surgeon commentary.

Best for: Operative workflow and intraoperative decision-making.

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Strategy and technique

Tumor, Skull Base & Microsurgery

Operative strategy

Free registration · Subscription for full access

The Neurosurgical Atlas

Operative case videos, chapters, neuroanatomy, illustrations, and interactive 3D models organized around strategy for complex cranial, tumor, vascular, and skull-base surgery.

Best for: Case preparation, corridor selection, and tumor or skull-base strategy.

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Microsurgical video atlas

Open access

Hernesniemi Microsurgical Video Atlas

An extensive open-access collection of edited microsurgical cases, with short and step-by-step versions, surgical approaches, and technical pearls. The collection is especially deep in vascular microsurgery and also includes tumors and spinal disease.

Best for: Studying operative flow, economy of motion, and microsurgical execution.

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Institutional video series

Open access

Barrow Seven Series

More than 500 educational episodes with strong vascular and skull-base coverage plus selected tumor and spine cases.

Best for: Operations in which vascular anatomy shapes skull-base or tumor strategy.

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Demonstration and discussion

Spine & Cadaveric Education

Spine education platform

Free videos · Some courses paid

Seattle Science Foundation

Free recorded spine education with case discussions, technique reviews, and surgical demonstrations. SSF also offers live educational series and hands-on cadaveric courses through its Seattle BioSkills Lab.

Best for: Spine anatomy, surgical approaches, and contemporary technique review.

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