Endonasal, endoscopic approaches to the cranial base have undergone significant technique refinement over the past decade. Repair of the resultant defects remains perhaps the most important concern with these approaches;…
The primary goal of any surgical approach is to adequately visualize and treat the pathologic condition with minimal disruption to adjacent normal anatomy. The work of several researchers has revealed…
This article considers common minimally invasive craniotomy approaches and the role of neuroendoscopy in the removal of extra-axial and intra-axial brain tumors, excluding those of the ventricle. The use of…
Minimally invasive neurosurgery has developed from technological innovations, including endoscopy, instrumentation, neuroimaging, stereotaxy, and others. This article highlights current technologies for minimally invasive cranial neurosurgery. The application of endoscopic techniques…
Applying the concept of keyhole techniques to neurosurgery has divided the neurosurgical community. This should never have happened because keyhole refers to a philosophy not a size. This philosophy stems…
The objective of this article is to present a concise summary of the most recent evidence-based guidelines in the management of metastatic brain tumors developed by the American Association of…
Contrary to the incidence of primary cancers, the incidence of brain metastasis has been increasing. This increase is likely because of the effects of an aging population, improved neuroimaging surveillance,…
The assessment of neurocognitive function and quality of life (QOL) in patients with brain metastases has become increasingly recognized as an important addition to traditional outcome measures such as length…
Leptomeningeal metastasis (LMD) is a lethal complication caused by a variety of cancers, typically developing late in the disease course. It is associated with major neurologic disabilities and short survival….
In the past 20 years, surgical resection has found an established role in the management of metastatic brain tumors. Several factors, however, make strong evidence-based medicine impossible to provide for…
