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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Cervical Meningioma: A Systematic Review and Case Series
Davaine Joel Ndongo Sonfack1, Tristan Brunette-Clément2, Leonardo Olijnyk2
1Faculty of Medicine, Laval University, Quebec, Qc, Canada.
Summary
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for cervical meningioma offers a safe and effective approach. This method reduces complications and hospital stays, leading to faster recovery for spinal tumor patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Spinal Oncology
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Background:
- Meningiomas are benign spinal tumors often requiring surgical intervention.
- Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) techniques reduce tissue manipulation, pain, and recovery time.
- Current practices for MIS in cervical meningioma management are reviewed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide insights into current practices of MIS for cervical meningioma.
- To present a case series of patients managed with MIS for cervical meningioma.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature search of Embase, PubMed, and Medline Ovid.
- MESH terms focused on cervical vertebrae, nervous system neoplasms, and MIS.
- Joanna Briggs Institute Critical Appraisal tools used for risk of bias assessment.
Main Results:
- Nine studies with 15 patients undergoing MIS for cervical meningioma were included.
- Gross total resection achieved in 14 cases with no reported post-operative complications.
- MIS benefits include shorter operative times, comparable outcomes, and avoidance of spinal deformities.
Conclusions:
- MIS is safe and effective for well-selected cervical meningioma patients.
- Offers direct lateral access, minimal bony resection, and limited soft tissue manipulation.
- Minimizes post-operative complications and length of stay (LOS).
