Abstract Though challenging, maximal resection of insular and thalamic gliomas enhances overall and progression-free survival. Both deep seated locations must be approached with careful attention both during surgical approach as…

Abstract Major complications after contemporary SRS are uncommon and most can be well managed by experienced physicians. The risk of ARE are greater in patients with a history of prior…

Abstract Background Endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery (ESBS) has gained significant popularity over the last decade. However, there is a significant learning curve associated with these approaches and many potential…

Highlights • Sphenopalatine artery, internal carotid artery, and intercavernous sinus are the most common vessels susceptible to inadvertent injury during the transsphenoidal approach. • Endovascular treatment is preferred to surgical…

Keywords epilepsy surgery, complications, temporal lobe surgery, selective amygdalohippocampectomy, hemispherectomy, grid placement, radiofrequency ablation, vagus nerve stimulator   Highlights • The safety and efficacy of epilepsy surgery have been demonstrated…

Abstract This chapter summarizes the common complications associated with myelomeningocele closure. Although cerebrospinal fluid leak and spinal cord tethering/fixation at the closure site and the most common problems, other issues…

Abstract Surgery is the mainstay of treatment for the child with a posterior fossa tumor. However, posterior fossa tumor surgery does involve greater morbidity and mortality and has a wider…

Highlights • Complications after treatment of trigeminal neuralgias are rare, but they are debilitating when they occur. • Facial numbness and masseter weakness are common complications after all treatment modalities….

Abstract Craniopharyngioma is an uncommon, benign but locally aggressive intracranial tumor. Management of this entity is challenging and requires a multidisciplinary approach. Microsurgical resection remains the mainstay of treatment. However,…