1.Application of neuroendoscopy in brain surgery.
Shengquan ZHAN ; Zhaojie LI ; Zhijun LIN ; Zuokui XU ; Xiaofeng LIN ; Guifu LI ; Hang SHU ; Dong ZHOU ; Kai TANG
Chinese Journal of Surgery 2002;40(3):187-190
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.
Brain Neoplasms ; surgery ; Endoscopy ; Humans ; Neurosurgical Procedures ; methods
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