Endoscopic supraorbital nerve neurolysis

Area of Science:

• Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Neurosurgery

Background:

• Endoscopic surgery, utilizing small incisions, achieves outcomes equivalent or superior to conventional methods.
• The technique is well-established in laparoscopic cholecystectomy and has expanded into aesthetic plastic surgery procedures.
• Endoscopic approaches are increasingly adopted for reconstructive purposes due to enhanced visualization.

Observation:

• The endoscope offers superior magnification and illumination of the surgical field.
• Endoscopic techniques have been successfully applied in aesthetic procedures like face-lifts and breast reconstruction.
• This case involves a patient with post-traumatic entrapment of the right supraorbital nerve.

Findings:

• Endoscopic surgery provides excellent visualization for complex procedures.
• The supraorbital nerve entrapment was successfully released using an endoscopic approach.
• This demonstrates the utility of endoscopy in reconstructive neurosurgery.

Implications:

• Endoscopic techniques offer a minimally invasive alternative for treating nerve entrapments.
• The enhanced visualization provided by endoscopes facilitates precise surgical interventions.
• This approach may be applicable to other peripheral nerve entrapment syndromes.