Robot-assisted stereotactic brain biopsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Intracranial lesions often require tissue diagnosis through stereotactic biopsies. Originating in the 1970s, this technique has progressed, but limitations and risks persist. Recently, robot-assisted techniques have made strides, providing the potential for safer and more precise procedures.

Barbed Versus Conventional Suture for Spinal Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Barbed sutures eliminate knots and may offer some advantages over conventional sutures. This meta-analysis compares clinical, surgical, and economic outcomes of barbed sutures with standard closure techniques in spinal surgery.

Methods: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science for studies comparing barbed and conventional suture for patients undergoing spinal surgery.

Stereotactic aspiration versus conservative management for primary brainstem hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Primary brainstem hemorrhage (PBSH) is a fatal condition related to hypertension. PBSH definitive treatment remains controversial, mainly when surgical options are discussed.

Objective: To aid decision-making in PBSH scenarios, we aimed to perform a meta-analysis and evaluate the literature on stereotactic aspiration (SA) for PBSH in comparison to conservative management (CM).

Intraoperative neuromonitoring in Chiari I malformation surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Chiari Malformation Type I (CMI) is a prevalent neurosurgical condition characterized by the descent of cerebellar tonsils below the foramen magnum. Surgery, aimed at reducing symptomatology and syrinx size, presents risks, making intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) a potentially vital tool. Despite its widespread use in cervical spine surgery, the utility of IONM in CMI surgery remains controversial, with concerns over increased operative time, cost, restricted anesthetic techniques and tongue lacerations.

Active Versus Passive Drainage Systems for Subdural Hematomas: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background And Objectives: Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) management involves various surgical techniques, with drainage systems playing a pivotal role. While passive drainage (PD) and active drainage (AD) are both used, their efficacy remains contentious. Some studies favor PD for lower recurrence rates, while others suggest AD superiority.

Brain tissue oxygen plus intracranial pressure monitoring versus isolated intracranial pressure monitoring in patients with traumatic brain injury: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

Background: Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring plays a key role in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), however, cerebral hypoxia can occur without intracranial hypertension. Aiming to improve neuroprotection in these patients, a possible alternative is the association of Brain Tissue Oxygen Pressure (PbtO2) monitoring, used to detect PbtO2 tension.

Method: We systematically searched PubMed, Embase and Cochrane Central for RCTs comparing combined PbtO2 + ICP monitoring with ICP monitoring alone in patients with severe or moderate TBI.

Endoscopic surgery for craniosynostosis: A systematic review and single-arm meta analysis.

Background: Craniosynostosis, a developmental craniofacial anomaly, can impair brain development and cause abnormal skull shape due to premature closure of one or more cranial sutures. Traditional surgical treatments have evolved from open operations to minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the endoscopic approach in craniosynostosis correction.

Ventriculo - Gallbladder shunt.

Introduction: Permanent liquor diversion is associated with a high risk of failure and often requires re-intervention. The ventriculo-gallbladder shunt (VGS) has been recognized as a last-resort alternative for treating hydrocephalus when the peritoneum or other distal sites are no longer suitable for receiving shunts. This article aims to report a case from a neurosurgery referral service in Brazil and review the literature on this issue.

Simultaneous Single-Trajectory Endoscopic Biopsy and Third Ventriculostomy in Pineal Region Tumors: A Systematic Review and Single Arm Meta-Analysis.

Objective: To assess the efficacy and surgical outcomes of the simultaneous single-trajectory endoscopic biopsy and third ventriculostomy (ETV) in pineal region tumors.

Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis adhering to Cochrane Standards and PRISMA framework were conducted. PubMed, Embase, and Web Of Science databases were searched until December 2023.