The authors demonstrate a step-by-step surgical technique of the combined petrosal
approach for resection of petroclival meningioma. The basic concept of this approach is the …

OBJECTIVE Concerns about the approach-related morbidity of the extradural anterior
petrosal approach (EAPA) have been raised, especially regarding temporal lobe and …

The combined petrosal approach is an essential technique for the skull base neurosurgeon.
In this manuscript, the authors provide a brief history of the development of this approach …

Objective: The resection of petroclival meningiomas offers great challenges to the
neurosurgeon. Surgery via a combined subtemporal and retrosigmoid keyhole approach …

OBJECTIVE Despite the advances in skull base techniques, large petroclival meningiomas
(PCMs) still pose a challenge to neurosurgeons. The authors' objective of this study was to …

Object The pretemporal transcavernous anterior petrosal (PTAP) approach and the
combined petrosal (CP) approach have been used to resect petroclival meningiomas …

OBJECTIVE The combined petrosal (CP) approach has been traditionally used to resect
petroclival meningioma (PCM). The pretemporal transcavernous anterior petrosal (PTAP) …

Object Anterior petrosectomy through the middle fossa is a well-described option for
addressing cranial base lesions of the petroclival region. To access posterior fossa through …

Introduction The management of petroclival meningiomas is among the most intimidating in
neurosurgery, due to its difficult accessibility and close relationship with vital structures; …

OBJECT Petroclival meningiomas are among the most challenging intracranial tumors to
treat surgically. Many skull base approaches have been described to improve resection and …