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Sulaiman II. Neuroanatomical refinement of Kocher's point for enhanced precision in ventriculostomy: A technical note and a literature review. Surg Neurol Int 2024; 15:274. [PMID: 39246778 PMCID: PMC11380819 DOI: 10.25259/sni_551_2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2024] [Accepted: 07/12/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
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Background This study was designed to assess the effectiveness and safety of using a modified Kocher's point for ventriculostomy using endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) and external ventricular drainage (EVD) in 200 patients at PAR Private Hospital in Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan. Methods In this retrospective analysis, a total of 200 patients who were diagnosed with obstructive hydrocephalus and underwent ETV and EVD utilizing a modified entry site were included. The revised Kocher point was located 11.5 cm posterior and superior to the nasion, 3 cm laterally, and 0-1 cm before the coronal suture. Results The use of this modified Kocher's point has brought much improvement in surgical precision and safety. This would minimize incidences of bleeding and misplacement of the catheters. The anatomical structure was well organized, and nothing was challenging in the process of traversing through the foramen of Monro into the third ventricle. It was easily introduced through the modified Kocher point with increasing efficacy and near zero possibility of sustaining injury to the limiting cerebral region. Conclusion Using the modified point of Kocher provides added reliability and accuracy to ventriculostomy, thereby reducing complications and increasing the overall outcome of surgeries. It overcomes all the drawbacks of classical entry sites and, further, helps in increasing the productivity of ETV and EVD. More research must be done to support the benefits of this modification in other clinical settings.
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Kalaiarasan K, Prathap L, Ayyadurai M, Subhashini P, Tamilselvi T, Avudaiappan T, Infant Raj I, Alemayehu Mamo S, Mezni A. Clinical Application of Augmented Reality in Computerized Skull Base Surgery. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE : ECAM 2022; 2022:1335820. [PMID: 35600956 PMCID: PMC9117015 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1335820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Cranial base tactics comprise the regulation of tiny and complicated structures in the domains of otology, rhinology, neurosurgery, and maxillofacial medical procedure. Basic nerves and veins are in the nearness of these buildings. Increased the truth is a coming innovation that may reform the cerebral basis approach by supplying vital physical and navigational facts brought together in a solitary presentation. In any case, the awareness and acknowledgment of prospective results of expanding reality frameworks in the cerebral base region are really poor. This article targets examining the handiness of expanded reality frameworks in cranial foundation medical procedures and emphasizes the obstacles that present innovation encounters and their prospective adjustments. A specialized perspective on distinct strategies used being produced of an improved realty framework is furthermore offered. The newest item offers an expansion in interest in expanded reality frameworks that may motivate more secure and practical procedures. In any case, a couple of concerns have to be cared to before that can be for the vast part fused into normal practice.
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- K. Kalaiarasan
- Department of Information Technology, M. Kumarasamy College of Engineering, Karur, India
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- Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077, India
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- SG, Institute of ECE, Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600077, India
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, J.N.N Institute of Engineering, Kannigaipair, Tamil Nadu 601102, India
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Panimalar Institute of Technology, Varadarajapuram, Tamil Nadu 600123, India
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- Computer Science and Engineering, K. Ramakrishnan College of Technology, Trichy 621112, India
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- Department of Computer Science and Engineering, K. Ramakrishnan College of Engineering, Trichy, India
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Faculty of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Institute of Technology, Hawassa University, Awasa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia
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Zhou H, Cha Z, Wang L, Chen M, Zhang Q, Tang J. Clinical efficacy and safety of neuroendoscopic surgery for severe thalamic hemorrhage with ventricle encroachment. Neurosurg Rev 2022; 45:2701-2708. [PMID: 35381930 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-022-01782-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 03/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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To summarize and analyze the clinical efficacy and safety of neuroendoscopic surgery (NES) in the treatment of patients for severe thalamic hemorrhage with ventricle encroachment (THVE). Eighty-three patients with severe THVE were treated in the Neurosurgery Department of Anqing Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University from July 2019 to August 2021. Our study was approved by the ethics committee. The patients were randomly divided into NES group and extraventricular drainage (EVD) group. The hospital stay, Glasgow coma scale (GCS) scores on the 1st and 14th days postoperatively, the incidence of intracranial infections, and the clearance of postoperative hematomas were compared and analyzed between the two groups. The patients had follow-up evaluations 6 months postoperatively. The prognosis was evaluated based on the activity of daily living (ADL) score. A head CT or MRI was obtained to determine whether there was hydrocephalus, cerebral infarction, or other related complications. Eighty-three patients were randomly divided into 41 cases of NES group and 42 cases of EVD group. The length of postoperative hospital stay was 17.42 ± 1.53 days, the GCS scores were 6.56 ± 0.21, and 10.83 ± 0.36 on days 1 and 14, respectively; intracranial infections occurred in 3 patients (7.31%) and the hematoma clearance rate was 83.6 ± 5.18% in the NES group, all of which were significantly better than the EVD group (P < 0.05). After 6 months of follow-up, 28 patients (68.29%) had a good prognosis, 5 patients (12.19%) died, and 4 patients (9.75%) had hydrocephalus in the NES group. In the EVD group, the prognosis was good in 15 patients (35.71%), 12 patients (28.57%) died, and 17 patients (40.47%) had hydrocephalus. The prognosis, mortality rate, and incidence of hydrocephalus in the NES group were significantly better than the EVD group (P < 0.05). Compared to traditional EVD, NES for severe THVE had a higher hematoma clearance rate, and fewer intracranial infections and patients with hydrocephalus, which together improve the clinical prognosis and is thus recommended for clinical use.
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- Heping Zhou
- Department of Neurosurgery, Anqing Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anqing, 246003, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Anqing Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anqing, 246003, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Anqing Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Anqing, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Anqing Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anqing, 246003, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Anqing Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anqing, 246003, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Anqing Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Anqing, 246003, Anhui Province, People's Republic of China
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Yadav YR, Bajaj J, Ratre S, Yadav N, Parihar V, Swamy N, Kumar A, Hedaoo K, Sinha M. Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy - A Review. Neurol India 2021; 69:S502-S513. [PMID: 35103009 DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.332253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) has become a proven modality for treating obstructive and selected cases of communicating hydrocephalus. OBJECTIVE This review aims to summarize the indications, preoperative workup, surgical technique, results, postoperative care, complications, advantages, and limitations of an ETV. MATERIALS AND METHODS A thorough review of PubMed and Google Scholar was performed. This review is based on the relevant articles and authors' experience. RESULTS ETV is indicated in obstructive hydrocephalus and selected cases of communicating hydrocephalus. Studying preoperative imaging is critical, and a detailed assessment of interthalamic adhesions, the thickness of floor, arteries or membranes below the third ventricle floor, and prepontine cistern width is essential. Blunt perforation in a thin floor, while bipolar cautery at low settings and water jet dissection are preferred in a thick floor. The appearance of stoma pulsations and intraoperative ventriculostomography reassure stoma and basal cistern patency. The intraoperative decision for shunt, external ventricular drainage, or Ommaya reservoir can be taken. Magnetic resonance ventriculography and cine phase-contrast magnetic resonance imaging can determine stoma patency. Good postoperative care with repeated cerebrospinal fluid drainage enhances outcomes in selected cases. Though the complications mostly occur in an early postoperative phase, delayed lethal ones may happen. Watching live surgeries, assisting expert surgeons, and practicing on cadavers and models can shorten the learning curve. CONCLUSION ETV is an excellent technique for managing obstructive and selected cases of communicating hydrocephalus. Good case selection, methodical technique, and proper training under experts are vital.
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- Yad Ram Yadav
- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neuroradiology, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurosurgery, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India
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Efficacy and safety of flexible versus rigid endoscopic third ventriculostomy in pediatric and adult populations: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurosurg Rev 2021; 45:199-216. [PMID: 34173114 PMCID: PMC8827229 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-021-01590-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV) is a well-established surgical procedure for hydrocephalus treatment, but there is sparse evidence on the optimal choice between flexible and rigid approaches. A meta-analysis was conducted to compare efficacy and safety profiles of both techniques in pediatrics and adults. A comprehensive search was conducted on PubMED, EMBASE, and Cochrane until 11/10/2019. Efficacy was evaluated comparing incidence of ETV failure, while safety was defined by the incidence of perioperative complications, intraoperative bleedings, and deaths. Random-effects models were used to pool the incidence. Out of 1365 studies, 46 case series were meta-analyzed, yielding 821 patients who underwent flexible ETV and 2918 who underwent rigid ETV, with an age range of [5 days–87 years]. Although flexible ETV had a higher incidence of failure in adults (flexible: 54%, 95%CI: 22–82% vs rigid: 20%, 95%CI: 22–82%) possibly due to confounding due to etiology in adults treated with flexible, a smaller difference was seen in pediatrics (flexible: 36%, pediatric: 32%). Safety profiles were acceptable for both techniques, with a certain degree of variability for complications (flexible 2%, rigid 18%) and death (flexible 1%, rigid 3%) in pediatrics as well as complications (rigid 9%, flexible 13%), death (flexible 4%, rigid 6%) and intra-operative bleeding events (rigid 6%, flexible 8%) in adults. No clear superiority in efficacy could be depicted between flexible and rigid ETV for hydrocephalus treatment. Safety profiles varied by age but were acceptable for both techniques. Well-designed comparative studies are needed to assess the optimal endoscopic treatment option for hydrocephalus.
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Kassam AB, Monroy-Sosa A, Fukui MB, Kura B, Jennings JE, Celix JM, Nash KC, Kassam M, Rovin RA, Chakravarthi SS. White Matter Governed Superior Frontal Sulcus Surgical Paradigm: A Radioanatomic Microsurgical Study-Part II. Oper Neurosurg (Hagerstown) 2021; 19:E357-E369. [PMID: 32392326 DOI: 10.1093/ons/opaa066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Accepted: 02/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Kocher's point (KP) and its variations have provided standard access to the frontal horn (FH) for over a century. Anatomic understanding of white matter tracts (WMTs) has evolved, now positioning us to better inform the optimal FH trajectory. OBJECTIVE To (1) undertake a literature review analyzing entry points (EPs) to the FH; (2) introduce a purpose-built WMT-founded superior frontal sulcus parafascicular (SFSP)-EP also referred to as the Kassam-Monroy entry point (KM-EP); and (3) compare KM-EP with KP and variants with respect to WMTs. METHODS (1) Literature review (PubMed database, 1892-2018): (a) stratification based on the corridor: i. ventricular catheter; ii. through-channel endoscopic; or iii. portal; (b) substratification based on intent: i. preoperatively planned or ii. intraoperative (postdural opening) for urgent ventricular drainage. (2) Anatomic comparisons of KM-EP, KP, and variants via (a) cadaveric dissections and (b) magnetic resonance-diffusion tensor imaging computational 3D modeling. RESULTS A total of 31 studies met inclusion criteria: (a) 9 utilized KP coordinate (1 cm anterior to the coronal suture (y-axis) and 3 cm lateral of the midline (x-axis) approximated by the midpupillary line) and 22 EPs represented variations. All 31 traversed critical subcortical WMTs, specifically the frontal aslant tract, superior longitudinal fasciculus II, and inferior fronto-occipital fasciculus, whereas KM-EP (x = 2.3, y = 3.5) spares these WMTs. CONCLUSION KP (x = 3, y = 1) conceived over a century ago, prior to awareness of WMTs, as well as its variants, anatomically place critical WMTs at risk. The KM-EP (x = 2.3, y = 3.5) is purpose built and founded on WMTs, representing anatomically safe access to the FH. Correlative clinical safety, which will be directly proportional to the size of the corridor, is yet to be established in prospective studies.
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- Amin B Kassam
- Department of Neurosurgery, Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.,Neeka Health, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Aurora Neuroscience Innovation Institute, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Neurocognitive Complications after Ventricular Neuroendoscopy: A Systematic Review. Behav Neurol 2020; 2020:2536319. [PMID: 32300376 PMCID: PMC7132360 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2536319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 10/15/2019] [Accepted: 11/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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In recent years, neuroendoscopic treatment of hydrocephalus and various ventricular pathologies has become increasingly popular. It is considered by many as the first-choice treatment for the majority of these cases. However, neurocognitive complications following ventricular neuroendoscopic procedures may occur leading mostly to amnesia, which might have a grave effect on the patient's quality of life. Studies assessing neurocognitive complications after ventricular neuroendoscopic procedures are sparse. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review assessing the available literature of neurocognitive complications and outcome after ventricular neuroendoscopy. Of 1216 articles screened, 46 were included in this systematic review. Transient and permanent neurocognitive complications in 2804 ventricular neuroendoscopic procedures occurred in 2.0% (n = 55) and 1.04% (n = 28) of the patients, respectively. Most complications described are memory impairment, followed by psychiatric symptoms (psychosyndrome), cognitive impairment not further specified, declined executive function, and confusion. However, only in 20% of the series describing neurocognitive complications or outcome (n = 40) was neurocognition assessed by a trained neuropsychologist in a systematic manner. While in most of these series only a part of the included patients underwent neuropsychological testing, neurocognitive assessment was seldom done pre- and postoperatively, long-term follow up was rare, and patient's cohorts were small. A paucity of studies analyzing neurocognitive complications and outcome, through systematic neuropsychological testing, and the correlation with intraoperative lesions of neuronal structures (e.g., fornix) exists in the literature. Therefore, the neurocognitive and emotional morbidity after ventricular neuroendoscopic procedures might be underestimated and warrants further research.
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Hussain R, Lalande A, Guigou C, Bozorg Grayeli A. Contribution of Augmented Reality to Minimally Invasive Computer-Assisted Cranial Base Surgery. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2019; 24:2093-2106. [DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2019.2954003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Two-Micron Continuous-Wave Laser-Assisted Neuroendoscopy: Clinical Experience of Two Institutions in 524 Procedures. World Neurosurg 2018; 122:e81-e88. [PMID: 30244186 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.09.064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2018] [Revised: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 09/10/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To present the clinical experience of 2 neurosurgical centers with the use of a 2-micron continuous-wave laser (2μ-cwL) system as standard tool in neuroendoscopic procedures and to discuss the safety and efficacy of this system. METHODS In total, 469 patients underwent neuroendoscopic procedures using 2μ-cwL between September 2009 and January 2015. All patient data were retrospectively reviewed. In total, 241 (51%) patients were children and 228 (49%) adults. Mean age was 27.5 years (range: 3 days to 83 years). Intraoperative ultrasonography or neuronavigation were used to guide ventricular or cyst puncture and for intraventricular or intracystic orientation if necessary. RESULTS A total of 524 neuroendoscopic procedures using 2μ-cwL were performed. Laser-assisted endoscopic third ventriculostomy was the most common procedure in 302 (64%) patients. Cyst fenestration was performed in 124 (26%), septostomy in 45, tumor biopsy in 41, tumor resection in 8, and choroid plexus coagulation in 3 patients. There was no intraoperative complication directly attributable to the use of laser and an overall procedural complication rate of 4.8%. CONCLUSIONS This large series of 2μ-cwL as a routine tool in neuroendoscopic procedures demonstrates that 2μ-cwL is safe for endoscopic third ventriculostomy, septostomy, cyst fenestration, and intraventricular tumor biopsy or resection. As a cutting and coagulation tool, it combines the action of mechanical tools like forceps, balloons, and scissors plus those of electric tools. It therefore renders neuroendoscopic procedures more straightforward with a minimum need to change tools.
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Full Endoscopic Vascular Decompression in Trigeminal Neuralgia: Experience of 230 Patients. World Neurosurg 2018; 113:e612-e617. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.02.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2018] [Revised: 02/16/2018] [Accepted: 02/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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