2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Question and Answer Session I

AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Question and Answer Session I

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In this video transcript, the speaker expresses regret for not visiting Dakling Pang to see his technique for removing lipomas. They ask if anyone has had success with Pang's recommendation of total excision of lipomas, acknowledging that it is difficult and risky. They discuss the potential damage and effects of complete resection, with one speaker noting that even with extensive surgeries, complete removal is rare. They caution against being overly aggressive with lipomas and stress the importance of creating space for slow growth without causing future problems. They also mention the challenges of monitoring the neural lipoma interface. The speaker shares their conservative approach to operating only on symptomatic cases to avoid complications. The summary ends with a thank you to the presenters and questions, indicating a transition to the next section.

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AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery, Question and Answer Session I

Keywords

Dakling Pang

lipoma removal technique

total excision of lipomas

damage and effects of complete resection

conservative approach to lipoma surgery