Endoscopy Surgery

The neuroendoscopy team has treated hundreds of patients using this technique.
The neuroendoscope can be used to perform the entire minimally invasive operation, often through a small hole less than the size of a dime, or in combination with the surgical microscope (endoscope-assisted).

1. Hydrocephalus

   • Third ventriculostomy
   • Aqueductoplasty
   • Compartmentalized hydrocephalus
   • Septum pellucidotomy
   • Multicompartment hydrocephalus
   • Ventricular catheter placement

    Colloid cyst removal
    Arachnoid cyst fenestration
    Neurocysticercosis
    Endoscope-assisted surgery

   Pituitary tumor resection
   • Skull base tumor biopsy
   • Cerebral aneurysms
   • Microvascular decompression
   • Acoustic neuromas

Neuroendoscopy uses small telescopes and high resolution video cameras to look into the skull, brain and spine. Working with these endoscopes, it is now possible to perform many microsurgical operations.
This minimally invasive neurosurgery has the distinct advantages of a small incision site and minimal trauma to the brain or spinal cord, resulting in a shorter hospital stay for patients and a quicker return to normal activities.
In some instances, the surgery is substantially shorter than traditional surgical approaches, and in many cases hospitalization and recovery is shortened.