Search Results for endoscopic

... precise tumor histological characterization to be used in association with clinical-radiological and biochemical data to tailor patient management in terms of acromegaly control and treatment/prevention of comorbidities. This paper critically revises the indications and limitations of endoscopic...

... Abstract Introduction: Endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) plays a central role in the treatment of GH-secreting pituitary adenomas (PAs)/pituitary neuroendocrine tumors (PitNETs), allowing to treat not only micro- or regular macro- PAs/PitNEts, but also more complex cases, otherwise...

... Abstract Methods to assess quality of life and recovery after endoscopic endonasal surgery (EES) for sellar lesions are limited and often biased by subjective patient-reported assessments. Objective in-situ assessments are lacking. Smartphone-based digital phenotyping has been increasingly...

... of cerebrospinal fluid leaks, as well as providing recommendations and tips. Several endoscopic and sectional macroscopic anatomical images provide the reader with an informative, illustrative, and broad perspective of anterior skull base anatomy. The anatomy of the human skull has not changed...

... Abstract Nowadays, surgeons have a wide armamentarium of surgical approaches available to safely treat sinonasal malignancies, which includes open approaches, with the traditional craniofacial resection (CFR), and endoscopic transnasal techniques. The correct choice depends on the features...

... Abstract Anterior skull base meningiomas are a diverse group of tumors that involve different locations. The role of the expanded endoscopic transnasal approach in the management of anterior cranial fossa meningiomas has significantly changed over the past 2 decades. Patient selection...

... Abstract Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) imaging of adrenal glands and its application to diagnostic procedures of adrenal diseases has been reported since 1998. It can be considered a relevant advantage in the field of adrenal diseases. Indeed, EUS allows the detection of adrenal lesions (even...

... Abstract Despite advances in radiological and metabolic imaging, standard axial endoscopy and endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) still play a pivotal role in a number of neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) of the gastrointestinal and duodenopancreatic region. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy...

... Abstract Vitreoretinal diseases are exemplified by a wide spectrum of complexities. The purpose of this review is to highlight the potential role of endoscopic vitrectomy in modern microincision vitreoretinal surgery. This is related to the clinically relevant optical properties...

... and disadvantages to both the endoscopic and microscopic transsphenoidal approaches, the endoscopic technique provides wider field of view and improved line of sight, which may be particularly beneficial during resection of large macroadenomas. Overall, in experienced hands, the morbidity and mortality associated...

... Abstract Background: Endoscopic endonasal approaches (EEAs) have been applied for pathologies across the entire anterior skull base. Olfactory groove meningiomas are tumors of the anterior base that present significant challenges. Objectives: To evaluate the surgical techniques, challenges...

... Abstract Esthesioneuroblastomas (ENB) are relatively rare neoplasms accounting for less than 5% of malignant sinus tumors. The presentation, preoperative evaluation, imaging, and staging are described. The roles of endoscopic endonasal resection and the traditional transcranial subfrontal...

... Abstract Background: Endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery has become an important part of the arsenal of contemporary skull base surgery. The coronal or paramedian plane is defined as the region lateral to the internal carotid artery (ICA) as it courses along the ventral skull base...

... Abstract The endoscopic transsphenoidal extended approach to the cavernous sinus is a recent but still evolving technique which may contribute to the management of cavernous sinus pathologies. As with other transsphenoidal extended approaches, it is direct and extracerebral having the advantage...

... Abstract Widespread use of the endoscope in transsphenoidal surgery has recently contributed to the extension of approaches beyond the tuberculum sellae for the management of suprasellar, anterior skull base or clival lesions. Based on our experience with the standard purely endoscopic approach...

... Abstract Background: Endoscopic endonasal approaches (EEAs) have been applied for skull base pathologies from the christa galli to the clivus. This approach also provides a natural corridor to the craniocervical junction and odontoid process. Objectives: To evaluate the surgical techniques...

... Abstract Over a 10-year interval, major advances in endoscopic technique as well as instrumentation to facilitate the endoscopic endonasal approach (EEA) to the skull base have been reported. The authors describe the evolution of and resulting methods for reconstruction of the skull base...

... Abstract With the introduction of modern endoscopic procedures, the application of the endoscope now includes skull base surgery. However, the utilization of skull base endoscopy has been limited to those procedures accessible through the endonasal approach. In cerebellopontine angle (CPA...