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Practical and technical aspects of trans-sphenoidal surgery.

R Chamoun¹, W T Couldwell

¹Department of Neurosurgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.

Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences

|October 5, 2011

Summary

Trans-sphenoidal surgery, a minimally invasive technique, has evolved significantly with technological advancements. Modern applications now cover a wider range of skull base conditions with enhanced safety and efficacy.

Area of Science:

Neurosurgery
Otolaryngology
Skull Base Surgery

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Trans-sphenoidal surgery has a history spanning over a century.

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