Fully endoscopic neurosurgery using a two-handed technique for cerebellopontine angle tumors via the retrosigmoid approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgery for tumors in the cerebellopontine angle is always a significant challenge due to the densely packed neurovascular structures, the narrow deep location, and the complex relationship between the lesions and surrounding neurovascular structures. Recently, great attention has been given to the neuroendoscope for its exclusive advantages, which have added a new dimension to many classical microscopic surgeries. However, the feasibility and advisability of fully endoscopic neurosurgery for cerebellopontine angle tumors remain to be further evaluated.

Methods

We retrospectively collected the clinical outcomes and endoscopic surgical experience of 12 patients with tumors in the cerebellopontine angle (CPA) from January 2022 to April 2024 in our department. We ana

SUBMITTER: Xie Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11683133 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature