Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

The orbitozygomatic approach.

Wouter Ralph van Furth1, Anne Maria R Agur, Nicholas Woolridge

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. W.R.vanFurth@amc.uva.nl

Neurosurgery
|March 18, 2006
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces a teaching video detailing the orbitozygomatic approach, a modification of pterional craniotomy for wider cranial base exposure. The video, using 3D renderings and animation, was well-received by neurosurgical residents.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Anterior intradural CSF collection causing postoperative neurological deterioration after intramedullary tumor resection and associated syringomyelia: illustrative case.

Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons·2026
Same author

Quality-of-Life Recovery in Cushing's Disease: A Cluster Analysis.

The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques·2026
Same author

French translation and preliminary psychometric evaluation of the Meningioma Quality of Life questionnaire (MQOL-FR).

Neuro-Chirurgie·2026
Same author

Erratum: Work-Life Imbalance: A Challenge and an Opportunity for Neurosurgery: Corrigendum.

Neurosurgery practice·2026
Same author

Critical views for safe surgical phase progression in endoscopic endonasal transsphenoidal pituitary adenoma resection: modified Delphi consensus.

Pituitary·2026
Same author

Prophylaxis for venous thromboembolism in traumatic brain injury: protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

BMJ open·2025

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Surgical Anatomy
  • Surgical Technique

Background:

  • The orbitozygomatic approach is an extension of the pterional craniotomy.
  • It provides enhanced exposure of cranial base structures.
  • A simplified understanding and performance of this approach are needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a teaching video for the orbitozygomatic approach.
  • To systematically present the surgical anatomy and technique.
  • To simplify the learning curve for neurosurgical residents.

Main Methods:

  • The video incorporates three-dimensional (3D) renderings.
  • Contemporary computer animation demonstrates surgical details and nuances.
  • The approach is presented systematically.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • A comprehensive teaching video was compiled.
  • The video was positively received by neurosurgical residents in Europe and Canada.
  • The educational tool effectively conveys the surgical technique.

Conclusions:

  • The orbitozygomatic approach can be routinely applied with appropriate training.
  • Mastery in surgical laboratories and guided supervision are key.
  • This technique can be safely used for pathologies like aneurysms and tumors without increased morbidity.