Feasibility of exoscopic keyhole surgery: case series.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2024
Abstract
Keyhole approaches, performed with the endoscope, microscope, or exoscope, aim to minimize tissue traumatization while maximizing surgical view. The exoscope can provide better ergonomics than the microscope without restricting the space inside of the keyhole, as when using the endoscope. However, a frequently quoted reason for intraoperative exoscope-to-microscope conversion is the absence of sufficient light. In this video, the authors present 4 patients who underwent posterior fossa keyhole surgery without intraoperative conversion. The surgical objective was achieved in all patients without associated morbidity. After adequate adaptation, the exoscope allows sufficient light in the surgical field to perform safe keyhole surgery. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2023.10.FOCVID23116.
Volume
10
Issue
1
First Page
3
Last Page
3
ISSN
2643-5217
Published In/Presented At
Sáez-Alegre, M., Ríos-Vicil, C., Piper, K., Najera, E., & Jean, W. C. (2024). Feasibility of exoscopic keyhole surgery: case series. Neurosurgical focus: Video, 10(1), V3. https://doi.org/10.3171/2023.10.FOCVID23116
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
38283820
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Fellows and Residents, Department of Surgery Residents
Document Type
Article