Introducing endoscopic assistance on routinary basis for vestibular schwannomas resection: A single centre acceptance analysis - 20/12/23
, Federica Penner a, b, Alberto Vercelli e, Bianca Maria Baldassarre a, b, Roberto Albera d, Diego Garbossa a, c, Francesco Zenga b, cHighlights |
• | E-A in retrosigmoid approach for CPA tumors brought undoubted technological advantages in skull base surgery. |
• | The use of the endoscope is not as widespread as it could be. |
• | An 8-items questionnaire was administered to 5 surgeons of a single center. |
• | Positive feedbacks were obtained on the introduction of the endoscope in vestibular schwannoma resection. |
Abstract |
Objective |
The use of endoscopic assistance in retrosigmoid approach for tumors of the cerebellopontine angle brought undoubted technological advantages in skull base surgery.
Nonetheless, the use of the endoscope is not as widespread as it could be.
The aim of the study is to analyze the impressions of neurosurgeons and otologists with different experience in vestibular schwannoma surgery, experiencing the introduction of the endoscope in surgical daily practice.
Methods |
All patients undergoing vestibular schwannoma surgery were recruited in the period from January 2019 to December 2020. The endoscope-assistance and a minimum follow-up of 12 months were considered inclusion criteria. An eight items questionnaire was administered to the surgeons who used endoscope-assistance during surgery.
Results |
A total number of 20 patients were recruited. Five surgeons experienced the use of 0° and 45° optics in the “pre-resection” and “intra-meatal” phases of the procedures. The survey gave positive feedbacks on the introduction of the endoscope in vestibular schwannoma resection. The main drawback was the difficulty to manage the use of angled optics.
Conclusions |
Despite the known limitations of the study, the idea of investigating surgeons’ impressions on the use of the endoscope could be another motif to explain why this instrument and its diffusion is limited despite its advantages in vestibular schwannoma surgery.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Vestibular schwannoma, Endoscope-assisted retrosigmoid approach, Facial nerve function, Facial nerve preservation
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Vol 70 - N° 1
Article 101524- janvier 2024 Retour au numéro
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