Application of neuroendoscopy in brain surgery.
- Author:
Shengquan ZHAN
1
;
Zhaojie LI
;
Zhijun LIN
;
Zuokui XU
;
Xiaofeng LIN
;
Guifu LI
;
Hang SHU
;
Dong ZHOU
;
Kai TANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Brain Neoplasms; surgery; Endoscopy; Humans; Neurosurgical Procedures; methods
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2002;40(3):187-190
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate the effect of neuroendoscope on surgery.
METHODS315 patients were treated with neuroendoscope. Endoscopic neurosurgery (EN) was used in 219 patients, endoscope-assisted microneurosurgery (EAM) in 72, and endoscope-controlled microneurosurgery (ECM) in 24.
RESULTS201 (91.8%) of the 219 patients underwent EN effectively. In 72 patients who underwent EAM there was less retraction during tumor removal and visual control was improved. 21 (87.5%) of the 24 patients underwent ECM effectively. No severe complications were observed.
CONCLUSIONNeuroendoscopy can reduce tissue trauma, improve visualization during tumor removal, and reduce complications.
