Pursuing excellence in neurosurgical innovation.

Neurosurgeons continue to strive to lead in innovation while maintaining a standard of excellence because of their instinctive tendency for better and more efficient patient care. Involving neurosurgeons in the research and development of innovative procedures and tools makes perfect sense because their knowledge of neuroanatomy and neuropathology gives them unique insight to foresee possible problems and solutions. This article describes key points for neurosurgeons who choose to be at the forefront of technological advances to follow.