2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-25 Years of Colloid Cyst Removal - Clinical Data on Outcome and Recurrence Rate: Endoscopic Approach is Way Better

25 Years of Colloid Cyst Removal - Clinical Data on Outcome and Recurrence Rate: Endoscopic Approach is Way Better

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Video Summary

In this video, Dr. Groutenhuis discusses the controversy between micro-surgical removal and endoscopic removal of colloid cysts. He presents several studies comparing the two techniques and their outcomes. One study found that the 30-day post-operative complication rate was similar between the two techniques, but micro-surgical procedures were more costly. Another study found that micro-surgery had a higher gross removal of the cyst, while endoscopic removal had less morbidity. Dr. Groutenhuis then presents his own experience with endoscopic removal of colloid cysts, stating that he has achieved complete removal in the majority of cases. He also discusses the importance of proper technique and avoiding aspiration of the cyst. Overall, he concludes that endoscopic removal is the way to go for colloid cyst removal due to its comparable outcomes with micro-surgical techniques and lower morbidity.

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J. Andre Grotenhuis, MD, PhD, IFAANS (Netherlands)

Keywords

Dr. Groutenhuis

controversy

micro-surgical removal

endoscopic removal

colloid cysts

studies