Endoneurosurgical Resection of Parenchymal and Intraventricular Lesions Using Tubular Retraction System.

Objective: Endoscopic surgery has emerged in the recent years as an alternative to the conventional microsurgical approaches for removal of the deep-seated brain and intraventricular tumors. Endoport has enhanced the tumor access and visualization without any significant brain retraction. In this chapter, we describe the surgical technique of the endoscopic excision of the deep-seated intra-axial brain tumors using tubular retraction system with review of the literature.

Endoport-Guided Endoscopic Excision of Intraaxial Brain Tumors.

Objective: Transcortical approaches using a spatula-based retraction system have traditionally been used for the microsurgical resection of deep-seated intraventricular and parenchymal brain tumors. Recently, transparent cylindrical or tubular retractors have been developed to provide a stable corridor to access deeper brain lesions and perform bimanual microsurgical resection. The flexible endoports minimize brain retraction injury during surgery and, along with the superior vision of endoscopes, offer several advantages over standard microsurgery.

Endoport-Assisted Endoscopic Surgery for Removal of Lateral Ventricular Tumors: Our Experience and Review of the Literature.

Background: Endoscopic surgery has emerged in recent years as an alternative to conventional microsurgical approaches for removal of intraventricular tumors. Endoports have enhanced tumor access and visualization with a significant reduction in brain retraction.

Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of endoport-assisted endoscopic technique for the removal of tumors from the lateral ventricle.

Management of Posthemorrhagic Hydrocephalus.

Background: Although there are several successful treatment options available today, the optimal management of posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus (PHH) still remains undetermined.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of contemporary treatment methods and to define current evidence-based management for PHH in premature infants.

Material And Methods: Literature was reviewed to identify and analyze merits and demerits of the currently available temporizing measures and definitive treatment for premature low-birth weight babies with PHH.

Surgical Management of Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma: Our Experience and Review of the Literature.

Background: Tuberculum sellae (TS) meningiomas are benign lesions that produce neurological deficits through a mass effect on vital neurovascular structures. The treatment of choice is surgical removal with the ultimate goal to improve vision and achieve total tumor removal.

Objective: We analyzed clinical features, tumor characteristics, and surgical approaches in 62 consecutive patients with TS meningiomas to identify factors influencing the postoperative outcome.

Holocord Tanycytic Ependymoma: An Interesting Case with Unusual Presentation, Challenging Histological Diagnosis, and Single-staged Complete Tumor Resection.

An interesting case of intramedullary holocord cystic tumor in an 11-year old boy is reported, who presented with unusual clinical manifestations and radiological features. Gross total resection of the tumor was performed in a single-staged surgery. A rare combination of unusual presentation, uncommon histopathological findings, and challenges in the selection of surgical options were discussed with a detailed review of the literature.

Extended endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach for retrochiasmatic craniopharyngioma: Surgical technique and results.

Objective: Surgical treatment of retrochiasmatic craniopharyngioma still remains a challenge. While complete removal of the tumor with preservation of the vital neurovascular structures is often the goal of the treatment, there is no optimal surgical approach available to achieve this goal. Transcranial and transsphenoidal microsurgical approaches, commonly used in the past, have considerable technical limitations.

Endoscopic endonasal transplanum transtuberculum approach for retrochiasmatic craniopharyngiomas: Operative nuances.

The surgical treatment of craniopharyngiomas is challenging. An optimal surgical approach is extremely important to achieve complete removal of the tumor, which is often the goal of treatment. Conventionally, the endoscopic transsphenoidal approach is used for resection of craniopharyngiomas that are essentially confined to the sellar cavity, or have smaller suprasellar extension.

Surgical management of selected pituitary macroadenomas using extended endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal approach: early experience.

Background And Objectives: The endoscopic transsphenoidal approach is commonly used surgical approach for pituitary adenomas. However, adenomas with dumbbell configuration, pure suprasellar location, and fibrous consistency are difficult to remove by this approach. Recently, the extended endoscopic endonasal approach (EEEA) has been utilized to excise this subgroup of pituitary adenomas successfully.