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Expert consensus on endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS) reconstruction reveals varied practices. This study proposes stepwise algorithms for skull base reconstruction and highlights commonalities and discrepancies among global ESBS experts.

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  • Limited consensus exists on optimal reconstruction principles following endoscopic skull base surgery (ESBS).
  • Varied practice patterns and expert strategies complicate postoperative management and reconstruction.
  • A need exists to synthesize expert experiences and compare them with existing literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To generate comprehensive themes regarding ESBS reconstruction by pooling expert experiences.
  • To compare expert-derived themes with current published evidence on ESBS reconstruction.
  • To develop stepwise algorithms for common skull base reconstruction scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • Structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 68 ESBS experts from 40 academic teams across 13 countries.
  • Experts shared insights on postoperative management and reconstruction for various defect locations.
  • Data were synthesized to identify commonalities and discrepancies in reconstruction techniques.

Main Results:

  • Ten stepwise algorithms for common skull base reconstruction scenarios were proposed.
  • The nasoseptal flap is favored for high-flow cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak defects.
  • Multilayered reconstruction is preferred, with complexity increasing with defect size and size; heterogeneity exists in materials and techniques.

Conclusions:

  • Skull base reconstruction and post-ESBS management are complex, with diverse expert approaches.
  • Further high-quality evidence is needed to establish optimal management patterns.
  • This study informs surgeons on controversial areas by consolidating numerous expert experiences.