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 Video

Updated: Apr 16, 2026

Author Spotlight: Minimally Invasive Relief for Occipital Neuralgia at the Nuchal Line
04:06

Author Spotlight: Minimally Invasive Relief for Occipital Neuralgia at the Nuchal Line

Published on: September 13, 2024

4.1K

Minimally invasive pediatric neurosurgery.

Lance S Governale1

  • 1Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio; Department of Neurosurgery, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.

Pediatric Neurology
|March 17, 2015
PubMed
Summary

Technological advancements enable minimally invasive pediatric neurosurgery for conditions like hydrocephalus and brain tumors. This review covers key techniques for pediatric neurologists, improving treatment options.

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

Identifying Risk Factors for Delayed Craniosynostosis Diagnosis and Barriers in Access to Care: A Retrospective Analysis at the University of Florida.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery·2026
Same author

Pediatric sinogenic and otogenic intracranial infections requiring neurosurgical intervention: a North American multicenter study in the era of COVID-19.

Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics·2026
Same author

Unplanned readmission after cranial tumor surgery in the pediatric National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.

Journal of neurosurgery. Pediatrics·2025
Same author

Prognostic and Diagnostic Utility of Serum Biomarkers in Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury.

Journal of neurotrauma·2023
Same author

Impact of Low-Dose Computed Tomography and Physician Education on Referral for Head Shape.

The Journal of craniofacial surgery·2023
Same author

Ventriculo-inferior-venacaval shunt salvage via endovascular surgery.

British journal of neurosurgery·2023

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
  • Neurological Disease Treatment

Background:

  • Technological progress has significantly advanced the field of pediatric neurosurgery.
  • Minimally invasive approaches are increasingly utilized for treating neurological conditions in children.
  • There is a need for accessible information on these advanced techniques for pediatric neurologists.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and summarize current minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques for pediatric neurological diseases.
  • To provide pediatric neurologists with an overview of innovative treatment options.
  • To focus on specific conditions including hydrocephalus, arachnoid cysts, intracranial mass lesions, and craniosynostosis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in minimally invasive pediatric neurosurgery.
Keywords:
arachnoid cystcraniosynostosisendoscopyhydrocephalusminimally invasiveneurosurgerypediatrictrans-sphenoidal

More Related Videos

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation
09:01

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation

Published on: October 15, 2021

8.9K
Endoscopic Endonasal Trans-sphenoidal Approach: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pituitary Adenomas
07:43

Endoscopic Endonasal Trans-sphenoidal Approach: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pituitary Adenomas

Published on: January 17, 2018

20.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Apr 16, 2026

Author Spotlight: Minimally Invasive Relief for Occipital Neuralgia at the Nuchal Line
04:06

Author Spotlight: Minimally Invasive Relief for Occipital Neuralgia at the Nuchal Line

Published on: September 13, 2024

4.1K
Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation
09:01

Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation

Published on: October 15, 2021

8.9K
Endoscopic Endonasal Trans-sphenoidal Approach: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pituitary Adenomas
07:43

Endoscopic Endonasal Trans-sphenoidal Approach: Minimally Invasive Surgery for Pituitary Adenomas

Published on: January 17, 2018

20.2K
  • Synthesis of information on surgical techniques for common pediatric neurological conditions.
  • Focus on endoscopic and other minimally invasive approaches.

    • Main Results:

    • Minimally invasive techniques offer viable and effective treatment options for pediatric hydrocephalus.
    • Endoscopic procedures are effective for managing pediatric arachnoid cysts and certain intracranial mass lesions.
    • Minimally invasive cranioplasty and suturectomy techniques are improving outcomes for craniosynostosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Minimally invasive neurosurgery represents a significant advancement in pediatric neurological care.
    • These techniques provide effective treatment for a range of pediatric neurological conditions.
    • Continued familiarization with these methods is crucial for pediatric neurologists to optimize patient care.