Introduction Neurosurgery is one of the most complex surgical disciplines where
psychomotor skills and deep anatomical and neurological knowledge find their maximum …

Objective To explore the role of neuroendoscope assistance during surgical resection of the
intracanalicular portion of vestibular schwannomas via the retrosigmoid approach and the …

Background Acoustic neuroma is the most common extra-axial primary cerebellopontine
angle tumor in adults. A plethora of studies have been published on acoustic neuroma, but …

The dura mater is the major gateway for accessing most extra-axial lesions and all intra-
axial lesions of the central nervous system. It provides a protective barrier against external …

Objectives To evaluate the feasibility of performing a labyrinth-sparing neuronavigation-
assisted retrosigmoid approach to the fundus of the internal acoustic meatus (IAM) and to …

Background: Few studies deal with the complex anatomy of petrous bone structures as
observed by a retrosigmoid approach. Methods: Ten retrosigmoid approaches were …

Vestibular schwannoma surgery is a challenging operative procedure. Intricate anatomy of
vital neurovascular structures demands a meticulous planning and execution. The …

The transmeatal extension of the retrosigmoid approach is an important procedure used in
the treatment of various pathologies affecting the posterior fossa, petroclival region, and …

Objective The usefulness of the bony surface registration method for navigation system
image-guided surgery in the lateral or prone position has been reported. This study was …

Preservation of vestibular structures, particularly the posterior semicircular canal, is essential
to ensure hearing preservation in addition to complete tumour resection during retrosigmoid …