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Purely endoscopic resection of pineal region tumors using infratentorial supracerebellar approach: How I do it

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Abstract

Background

Infratentorial supracerebellar approach via microscope still has some limitations in resection of pineal region tumors.

Methods

The authors describe a purely endoscopic infratentorial supracerebellar approach for resection of pineal region tumors with matched air-driven arm and navigation. The lateral oblique position is adopted. The same bimanual microsurgical techniques are utilized in this endoscopic approach with panoramic view and satisfying comfort.

Conclusions

Purely endoscopic resection of pineal region tumors using infratentorial supracerebellar approach is feasible. It may be considered as an alternative approach for certain pineal region tumors.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, 200032, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

    Ye Gu, Fan Hu & Xiaobiao Zhang

  2. Shanghai Key Lab of Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

    Fan Hu & Xiaobiao Zhang

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This study protocol was approved by the Research Ethics board in our hospital. All patients signed a written informed consent form that they will be enrolled in this study.

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Gu, Y., Hu, F. & Zhang, X. Purely endoscopic resection of pineal region tumors using infratentorial supracerebellar approach: How I do it. Acta Neurochir 158, 2155–2158 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-016-2895-0

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