Retractorless surgery for third ventricle tumor resection through the transcallosal approach

The surgery of the third ventricle is challenging in neurosurgery, because of its deep location, important neural structures, and the complex vascular anatomy surrounding it. The transcallosal-interforniceal surgical approach is the predominant approach for third ventricle tumor removal, and satisfactory outcomes have been achieved with this approach [1 –3]. However, postoperative complications such as paralysis, disturbance of consciousness, mutism, postoperative hydrocephalus, and subdural or subcutaneous fluid collection have also accompanied this surgical approach with a certain probability [4–7].

Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - February 23, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Xiang Wang, Yan-hui Liu, Qing Mao Source Type: research