2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-Point/Counterpoint Session: Pediatric Skull Base Surgery: Open Approaches

Point/Counterpoint Session: Pediatric Skull Base Surgery: Open Approaches

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In this video, Dr. Levy discusses pediatric skull base surgery open approaches versus endoscopic approaches. He addresses various questions, such as which patients are eligible for different procedures, the training levels required, and the potential complications and outcomes. Dr. Levy emphasizes the importance of a complete understanding of the anatomy and raises concerns about the training of pediatric neurosurgeons in skull base and vascular surgery. He presents various surgical approaches and discusses their suitability for different types of tumors. Ultimately, he concludes that endoscopic approaches show promise but are not yet comparable to traditional surgical approaches. He also highlights the importance of considering the goals of tumor treatment and using the approach that surgeons feel most comfortable and familiar with.

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Michael Lee Levy, MD, PhD, FAANS

Keywords

pediatric skull base surgery

endoscopic approaches

training levels

tumors

traditional surgical approaches