The outcome of Endoscopic Supraorbital Eyebrow Approach: A Case Series Reported from PINS, Pakistan

Authors

  • Khalid Mahmood Department of Neurosurgery, Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS), Lahore
  • Muhammad Ishfaq Department of Neurosurgery, Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS), Lahore
  • Muhammad Akmal Department of Neurosurgery, Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS), Lahore – Pakistan
  • Muhammad Irfan Department of Neurosurgery, Punjab Institute of Neurosciences (PINS), Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36552/pjns.v25i4.616

Abstract

Objective:  The study was conducted to evaluate the technique and results of the endoscopic supraorbital eyebrow craniotomy for resection of extra-axial skull base lesions.

Material and Methods:  A case study of 70 patients who underwent the endoscopic supraorbital eyebrow approach was conducted. The patients' lesion location, the extent of excision, hospital stay, complications, and cosmetic results were all examined. A 48-hour postoperative CT scan was conducted, followed by a 6-week MRI to check for residuals. Total resection (complete), near-total resection (>90 percent), and subtotal resection (< 90 percent) were the three types of resection rates. At the follow-up appointment, the wound was evaluated for aesthetic reasons as well as any neurological impairment.

Results:  There were 39% male patients and 61.4% female patients. The mean age of the patients was 37 years. Craniopharyngioma (88.57%) was reported in most of the patients. In the majority (93%) of the cases, total resection was performed. No complication was observed in 70% of the patients. 14% of patients reported Diabetes insipidus. No intraoperative complications like bleeding or tissue injury were observed. 88.57% of patients were satisfied with the surgical management.

Conclusion:  With outstanding aesthetic outcomes, the endoscopic supraorbital eyebrow approach is a safe and effective minimally invasive Keyhole method to remove extra-axial anterior skull base and sellar, suprasellar, and parasellar lesions.

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2022-01-19

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