The manual is often sought as a PDF for its portability and interactive elements. The official version includes:

The textbook, coordinated by Professors François Vassal and Pierre-Hugues Roche, serves as the official reference for neurosurgical education in France. It is divided into two primary sections:

The is a comprehensive medical textbook designed specifically for students in the Diplôme de Formation Approfondie en Sciences Médicales (DFASM) preparing for French medical residency exams (formerly ECNi, now EDN ). Published by Elsevier Masson in July 2022, this edition aligns with the R2C reform , which introduced a tiered knowledge system (Rank A for basic, Rank B for advanced, and Rank C for specialized details). Core Content and Structure