Dr. Narendra Nathoo

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Alegent Health Clinics
Neurosciences
Neurosurgery
DirectorAppointed: 2008
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Mailing Address

Alegent Health Clinic
Suite 110
800 Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
United States

Contact Information

Phone: (712) 328-5350
Fax: (712) 328-5354
nathoo@alegent.org

Qualifications

F.A.C.S., American College of Surgeons, 2008.
F.R.C.S., Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Neurological Surgery, 2006.
Ph.D., University of KwaZulu-Natal, Neurological Surgery, 2003.
F.C.S. (CMSA), University of KwaZulu-Natal, Neurological Surgery, 1997.
M.D., University of KwaZulu-Natal, Medicine, 1989.

Expertise and Research Interests

Neuro-Oncology
Radiosurgery
Trigeminal neuralgia
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Neurotrauma:
-Cerebral Contusions (Ph.D.)
-Brain Tissue Oxygenation
Neuroendoscopy
Neurosepsis and Intracranial suppuration

Other Expertise

Neurorobotics
History of Neurological Surgery

Future Research

Application of dexterity enhancement to brain surgery

Keywords

COS Keywords:

Neurosurgery.

Additional Terms:

Neuro-oncology, Neurorobotics, Neurotrauma.

Languages

(Reading, Writing, Speaking)

English: (Fluent, Fluent, Fluent)
Afrikaans: (Basic, None, None)
Dutch: (Basic, None, None)

Memberships

AANS/CNS Tumor Section
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American College of Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Midwestern Neurosurgery Society
Neurological Society of India
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Society for Neuro-Oncology

Honors and Awards

2002-2002, Lars Leksell International Radiosurgery Fellowship, Congress of Neurological Surgeon, University of Pittsburgh, Neurological Surgery

Previous Positions

2005-2008, Assistant Professor, Creighton University Medical Center, Surgery, Neurosurgery
2002-2002, Fellow, University of Pittsburgh
2002-2005, Fellow, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Brain Tumor Institute
2000-2002, Principal Neurosurgeon, University of Natal, Neurological Surgery, South Africa
1999-2002, Chairman (Acting), University of Natal, Neurological Surgery, South Africa
1997-2002, Lecturer, University of Natal, Neurosurgery, South Africa
1992-1997, Resident, University of Natal, Neurological Surgery, South Africa
1991-1991, House Officer, Livingstone Hospital, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
1990-1990, Intern, Livingstone Hospital, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Publications

  • Narotam PK, Morrison JF, Nathoo N (May 2009) Brain tissue oxygen monitoring in traumatic brain injury and major trauma: outcome analysis of a brain tissue oxygen-directed therapy., Journal of neurosurgery Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Lautzenheiser FK, Barnett GH (Mar 2009) The first direct human blood transfusion: the forgotten legacy of George W. Crile., Neurosurgery, 64 (3 Suppl), 20-6; discussion 26- Abstract
  • Narotam PK, Qiao F, Nathoo N (Jan 2009) Collagen matrix duraplasty for posterior fossa surgery: evaluation of surgical technique in 52 adult patients., Journal of neurosurgery Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Narotam PK (Jan 2009) Collagen matrix duraplasty., Journal of neurosurgery, 110 (1), 192-3 Abstract
  • Narotam PK, Puri V, Roberts JM, Taylon C, Vora Y, Nathoo N (Dec 2008) Management of hypertensive emergencies in acute brain disease: evaluation of the treatment effects of intravenous nicardipine on cerebral oxygenation., Journal of neurosurgery, 109 (6), 1065-74 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Ugokwe K, Chang AS, Li L, Ross J, Suh JH, Vogelbaum MA, Barnett GH (Jan 2007) The role of 111indium-octreotide brain scintigraphy in the diagnosis of cranial, dural-based meningiomas., Journal of neuro-oncology, 81 (2), 167-74 Abstract
  • Narotam PK, Reddy K, Fewer D, Qiao F, Nathoo N (Jan 2007) Collagen matrix duraplasty for cranial and spinal surgery: a clinical and imaging study., Journal of neurosurgery, 106 (1), 45-51 Abstract
  • Varma A, Nathoo N, Neyman G, Suh JH, Ross J, Park J, Barnett GH (Nov 2006) Gamma knife radiosurgery for glomus jugulare tumors: volumetric analysis in 17 patients., Neurosurgery, 59 (5), 1030-6; discussion 1 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Prayson RA, Bondar J, Vargo L, Arrigain S, Mascha EJ, Suh JH, Barnett GH, Golubic M (Feb 2006) Increased expression of 5-lipoxygenase in high-grade astrocytomas., Neurosurgery, 58 (2), 347-54; discussion 3 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Nair D, Phillips M, Vogelbaum MA (Nov 2005) Mapping prosody: correlation of functional magnetic resonance imaging with intraoperative electrocorticography recordings in a patient with a right-sided temporooccipital glioma. Case illustration., Journal of neurosurgery, 103 (5), 930 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Lautzenheiser FK, Barnett GH (Aug 2005) George W. Crile, Ohio's first neurosurgeon, and his relationship with Harvey Cushing., Journal of Neurosurgery, 103 (2), 378-86 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Lautzenheiser FK, Barnett G (Aug 2005) Cushing, the Mayos, and George Crile. (Letter), Journal of Neurosurgery, 103 (2), 392-3; author reply Abstract
  • Ugokwe K, Nathoo N, Prayson R, Barnett GH (Jun 2005) Trigeminal nerve schwannoma with ancient change. Case report and review of the literature., Journal of Neurosurgery, 102 (6), 1163-5 Abstract
  • Marino LV, Ramchandra P, Nathoo N (May 2005) Blind transpyloric nasojejunal versus nasogastric tube intubation in severe head injuries: a preliminary report., Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, 12 (4), 435-7 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Chahlavi A, Barnett GH, Toms SA (Mar 2005) Pathobiology of brain metastases., Journal of Clinical Pathology, 58 (3), 237-42 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Cavusoglu MC, Vogelbaum MA, Barnett GH (Mar 2005) In touch with robotics: neurosurgery for the future., Neurosurgery, 56 (3), 421-33; discussion 4 Abstract
  • Daniel C.H, Nathoo N, Osborn JS, South African Neurosurgical Patient Management Survey, Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia & Analgesia, 11(2)(61-65), 2005
  • Nathoo N., Barnett GH (2005) Surgical Navigation Technologies: Basic Principles, Chapter Two, Computer Assisted Neurosurgery:, First edition, Taylor and Francis, 19-34 pages (bookchapter)
  • Narotam PK, José S, Nathoo N, Taylon C, Vora Y (Dec 2004) Collagen matrix (DuraGen) in dural repair: analysis of a new modified technique., Spine, 29 (24), 2861-7; discussion 2 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Narotam PK, Agrawal DK, Connolly CA, van Dellen JR, Barnett GH, Chetty R (Aug 2004) Influence of apoptosis on neurological outcome following traumatic cerebral contusion., Journal of Neurosurgery, 101 (2), 233-40 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, van Dellen JR, Nadvi SS, Conservative neurological management of intracranial epidural abscesses in children., Neurosurgery, 55(1), 263-4; author reply, Jul 2004 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Goldlust S, Vogelbaum MA (Jun 2004) Epidermal growth factor receptor antagonists: novel therapy for the treatment of high-grade gliomas., Neurosurgery, 54 (6), 1480-8; discussion 1 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Mayberg MR, Barnett GH (May 2004) W. James Gardner: pioneer neurosurgeon and inventor., Journal of Neurosurgery, 100 (5), 965-73 Abstract
  • Alessi G, De Ridder D, Colle H, De Waele F, Nathoo N, Tuberculose in de neurochirurgie: Een actuele pathologie., Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde, 60 (18):(1319-1324), 2004
  • Nathoo N, Nadvi SS, Royston D, Rana M, Gathiram P, Ramdial PK, van Dellen JR (Jan 2004) Evaluation of the behaviour of a thermal diffusion sensor in a high field strength magnetic resonance system: an experimental study., Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia, 11 (1), 61-5 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Barnett GH, Golubic M (Jan 2004) The eicosanoid cascade: possible role in gliomas and meningiomas., Journal of Clinical Pathology, 57 (1), 6-13 Abstract
  • Barnett GH, Nathoo N (Aug-Sep 2004) The modern brain tumor operating room: from standard essentials to current state-of-the-art., Journal of Neuro-oncology, 69 (1-3), 25-33 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Pesek T, Barnett GH (Dec 2003) Robotics and neurosurgery., The Surgical Clinics of North America, 83 (6), 1339-50 Abstract
  • Govender ST, Nathoo N, van Dellen JR (Nov 2003) Evaluation of an antibiotic-impregnated shunt system for the treatment of hydrocephalus., Journal of Neurosurgery, 99 (5), 831-9 Abstract
  • Frank SV, Lazarus T, Nathoo N (Nov 2003) Visuospatial deficits in children 3-7 years old with shunted hydrocephalus., South African Medical Journal. Suid-afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde, 93 (11), 865-8 Abstract
  • Kondziolka D, Nathoo N, Flickinger JC, Niranjan A, Maitz AH, Lunsford LD (Oct 2003) Long-term results after radiosurgery for benign intracranial tumors., Neurosurgery, 53 (4), 815-21; discussion 8 Abstract
  • Alessi G, Lemmerling M, Nathoo N (Aug 2003) Combined spinal subdural tuberculous empyema and intramedullary tuberculoma in an HIV-positive patient., European Radiology, 13 (8), 1899-901 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Chetty R, van Dellen JR, Barnett GH (Jun 2003) Genetic vulnerability following traumatic brain injury: the role of apolipoprotein E., Molecular Pathology : Mp, 56 (3), 132-6 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Chetry R, van Dellen JR, Connolly C, Naidoo R (Feb 2003) Apolipoprotein E polymorphism and outcome after closed traumatic brain injury: influence of ethnic and regional differences., Journal of Neurosurgery, 98 (2), 302-6 Abstract
  • Marino LV, Kiratu EM, French S, Nathoo N (Feb 2003) To determine the effect of metoclopramide on gastric emptying in severe head injuries: a prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial., British Journal of Neurosurgery, 17 (1), 24-8 Abstract
  • Jithoo R, Govender PV, Corr P, Nathoo N (2003) Telemedicine and neurosurgery: experience of a regional unit based in South Africa., Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 9 (2), 63-6 Abstract
  • Bullock MR, Nathoo N (2005) Injury and Cell Function, Head Injury: Pathophysiology and Management., second Edition, England, Arnold, Chapter 6: 113-139. pages (bookchapter)
  • Alessi G, Aiyer S, Nathoo N (Aug 2002) Home-made gun injury: spontaneous version and anterior migration of bullet., British Journal of Neurosurgery, 16 (4), 381-4 Abstract
  • Adhikari M, Pillay T, Nathoo N (May 2002) Aspirin and trauma--uncommon and preventable causes of intracranial haemorrhage in the newborn., South African Medical Journal. Suid-afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde, 92 (5), 345-6 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Kiratu E, Dasi N, Endoscopic aqueductoplasty and stenting--report of initial experience., South African Medical Journal. Suid-afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde, 92(1), 51-2, Jan 2002 Abstract
  • Marino L, Nathoo N, Delayed gastric emptying in severe head injuries, The Specialist Forum, 2 (3)(28- 36), 2002
  • Marino LV, Ramchandra P, Thomson S, Nathoo N, Blind transpyloric placement of a a nasojejunal tube in a severely head injured patient, The Specialist Forum, 2(7)(26-30), 2002
  • Nathoo N, Chite SH, Edwards PJ, van Dellen JR (Sep-Oct 2002) Civilian infratentorial gunshot injuries: outcome analysis of 26 patients., Surgical Neurology, 58 (3-4), 225-32; discussion 2 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Govender ST, Govender PV, Landers A, Dasi N, Corr P, Neuroendoscopy--report of initial experience., South African Medical Journal. Suid-afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde, 91(12), 1046-7, Dec 2001 Abstract
  • Hartzenberg B, Nathoo N, The CRASH trial--the first large-scale randomised controlled trial in head injury., South African Medical Journal. Suid-afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde, 91(11), 907, Nov 2001 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Nadvi SS, Gouws E, van Dellen JR (Oct 2001) Craniotomy improves outcomes for cranial subdural empyemas: computed tomography-era experience with 699 patients., Neurosurgery, 49 (4), 872-7; discussion 87 Abstract
  • Boodhoo H, Nathoo N, Is skull radiography necessary for open scalp wounds in minor head injuries?, South African Journal of Surgery. Suid-afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Chirurgie, 39(3), 112, Aug 2001 Abstract
  • Boodhoo H, Nadvi SS, Nathoo N (Jul 2001) Longstanding retained foreign bodies in the cranium: a short case report., The Central African Journal of Medicine, 47 (7), 182-4 Abstract
  • Govender PV, Jithoo R, Chrystal V, Dauth T, Nathoo N (Apr 2001) Cranial fasciitis. Case illustration., Journal of Neurosurgery, 94 (4), 681 Abstract
  • Jithoo R, Govender ST, Nathoo N (Apr 2001) Penetrating nail gun injury of the head and chest with incidental pericallosal artery aneurysm., South African Medical Journal. Suid-afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde, 91 (4), 316-7 Abstract
  • Nadvi SS, Nathoo N, van Dellen JR, Lumbar Puncture in Brain Abscess or Subdural Empyema: Not an innocuous procedure., African Journal of Neurosciences, 20(1):(4-6), 2001
  • Nathoo N, Boodhoo H, Nadvi SS, Naidoo SR, Gouws E (Nov 2000) Transcranial brainstem stab injuries: a retrospective analysis of 17 patients., Neurosurgery, 47 (5), 1117-22; discussion Abstract
  • Nadvi SS, Nathoo N, Annamalai K, van Dellen JR, Bhigjee AI (Sep 2000) Role of cerebrospinal fluid shunting for human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients with tuberculous meningitis and hydrocephalus., Neurosurgery, 47 (3), 644-9; discussion 64 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Nadvi SS, Van Dellen JR (Aug 2000) Traumatic cranial empyemas: a review of 55 patients., British Journal of Neurosurgery, 14 (4), 326-30 Abstract
  • Corr P, Nathoo N, Landers AT (Aug 2000) Spinal epidural abscess., South African Medical Journal. Suid-afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde, 90 (8), 779-80 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Nadvi SS, Royston D, van Dellen JR, Rana M, Narotam PK, Gouws E (Jul 2000) Cerebral blood flow changes in rhinogenic subdural empyema and the role of hyperaemia in brain swelling., East African Medical Journal, 77 (7), 359-63 Abstract
  • Nadvi SS, Nathoo N, van Dellen JR, Lumbar puncture is dangerous in patients with brain abscess or subdural empyema., South African Medical Journal. Suid-afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde, 90(6), 609-10, Jun 2000 Abstract
  • Nadvi SS, Annamalai K, Naicker VL, Govender UG, Nathoo N, Van Dellen JR, Bhigjee AI (Dec 1999) Cytokine expression in patients with treated congenital hydrocephalus: a preliminary report of five patients., East African Medical Journal, 76 (12), 696-9 Abstract
  • Jithoo R, Nathoo N, Corr P, 'Yes!' to telemedicine., South African Medical Journal. Suid-afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde, 89(11), 1126, Nov 1999 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Nadvi SS (Aug 1999) Intracranial malposition of a nasogastric tube following repair of choanal atresia., British Journal of Neurosurgery, 13 (4), 409-10 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Nadvi SS (Aug 1999) Traumatic intracranial aneurysms following penetrating stab wounds to the head: two unusual cases and review of the literature., The Central African Journal of Medicine, 45 (8), 213-7 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Nadvi SS, van Dellen JR (Apr 1999) Cranial extradural empyema in the era of computed tomography: a review of 82 cases., Neurosurgery, 44 (4), 748-53; discussion 7 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Nadvi SS, van Dellen JR, Gouws E (Mar 1999) Intracranial subdural empyemas in the era of computed tomography: a review of 699 cases., Neurosurgery, 44 (3), 529-35; discussion 5 Abstract
  • van Dellen A, Nadvi SS, Nathoo N, Ramdial PK (Aug 1998) Intracranial tuberculous subdural empyema: case report., Neurosurgery, 43 (2), 370-3 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Nadvi SS, van Dellen JR (Dec 1997) Infratentorial empyema: analysis of 22 cases., Neurosurgery, 41 (6), 1263-8; discussion 1 Abstract
  • Nathoo N, Nadvi S, van der Merwe R (Feb 1997) Spontaneous drainage of an infratentorial extradural empyema: case report., British Journal of Neurosurgery, 11 (1), 75-7 Abstract

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