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J Neurooncol, 69(1):209-219, Aug-Sept 2004. (Review Article)


Abstract

Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Microsurgical Approaches for Treating Brain Tumor Patients

Behnam Badie, Nathaniel Brooks, Mark M. Souweidane

Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Room K3/805, Clinical Science Center, 600 Highland Ave., Madison, WI 53792, USA; Tel.: +1-608-263-1411; Fax: +1-608-263-1728; E-mail: badie@neurosurg.wisc.edu [B.B.]. Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI [N.B.]. Department of Neurological Surgery, The Weill Medical College of Cornell University and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA [M.M.S.].

Recent developments in neuroendoscopy and minimally invasive procedures have greatly impacted the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors. 
In this paper, we will review these innovations and discuss how they have influenced our approach to the treatment of intraventricular and pituitary tumors. 
Finally, the concept of keyhole neurosurgery is illustrated by discussing
eyebrow orbitotomy approach as an example. 
As noninvasive therapeutic alternative become available, future neurosurgeons will be challenged to develop effective and less invasive surgical approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of patients will brain tumors.

Keywords: endoscope, intraventricular, keyhole, neurosurgery, pituitary

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