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  • Neurosurgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Medical Technology

Background:

  • Neuroendoscopy's early use in the 20th century was hindered by technological limitations.
  • A resurgence in the 1980s and 1990s, driven by improved technology, led to widespread adoption.
  • Continuing advancements have expanded neuroendoscopy's applications and techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution and impact of neuroendoscopy in neurosurgery.
  • To highlight advancements in neuroendoscopic techniques and instrumentation.
  • To discuss the expanded indications and improved outcomes in neurosurgical procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical development and technological advancements in neuroendoscopy.
  • Analysis of neuroendoscopy's application in treating cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders.
  • Examination of neuroendoscopy's role in skull base surgery and its integration with neuronavigation.

Main Results:

  • Ventricular endoscopy has enhanced understanding and treatment of CSF disorders like hydrocephalus and arachnoid cysts.
  • Neuroendoscopy has enabled novel procedures such as aqueductoplasty and septostomy.
  • Skull base surgery, particularly for craniopharyngioma, has shown dramatic improvement with endoscopic approaches.
  • Integration with neuronavigation has further expanded technical capabilities.

Conclusions:

  • Neuroendoscopy is a valuable tool with expanding indications and improved clinical results.
  • Understanding the indications and limitations of neuroendoscopy is crucial for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Future technological innovations promise further advancements in endoscopic neurosurgery.