Endoscopic Brain Tumor Surgery

Endoscopic brain surgery is minimally invasive brain surgery used traditionally for Endoscopic third ventriculostomy but it’s use has expanded in last few decades. There are several brain tumors that can excised endoscopically such as Pituitary Tumors, Planum Meningiomas and clival tumors. Similary some tumors of third ventricle can also be excised using minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. The major advantages of brain endoscopy include minimum damage to normal structures, no brain retraction, better panoramic vision & less blood loss. Therefore, endoscopic surgery (where possible) is preferred over open surgery in modern Neurosurgical era.