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Adem Dogan1, Sait Kayhan1, Murat Kutlay1
1University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Education and Research Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Ankara, Türkiye.
Turkish Neurosurgery
|August 1, 2026
Summary
The endoscope-plus-port technique offers a safe and effective minimally invasive approach for resecting large intraventricular tumors (>5 cm). This method improves surgical outcomes and patient results without complications.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Intraventricular tumors pose significant surgical challenges.
- Large tumors (>5 cm) require effective and safe resection techniques.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of the endoscope-plus-port technique for large intraventricular tumors.
- To analyze surgical outcomes and complication rates associated with this minimally invasive approach.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 8 patients with large intraventricular tumors treated between 2015-2020.
- All patients underwent surgery using the minimally invasive endoscope-plus-port technique.
- Data analyzed included demographics, radiology, and surgical outcomes.
Main Results:
- The cohort included 8 patients (3 female, 5 male; mean age 40.88 years).
- Tumors were located in the lateral ventricle; near-total resection in 3, subtotal in 5 patients.
- No complications or mortality reported during a 31-month follow-up.
Conclusions:
- The endoscope-plus-port technique is safe and effective for resecting large intraventricular tumors.
- This minimally invasive approach facilitates bimanual operation and increases resection rates.
- Improved outcomes are achievable for patients with large intraventricular tumors using this technique.
