Procedures performed along the skull base require technical prowess and a thorough
knowledge of cranial anatomy to navigate the operative field. Anatomical triangles created …

The middle cranial fossa is one of the most complex regions in neurosurgery and
otolaryngology—in fact, the practice of skull base surgery originated from the need to treat …

OBJECTIVE Concerns about the approach-related morbidity of the extradural anterior
petrosal approach (EAPA) have been raised, especially regarding temporal lobe and …

OBJECTIVE Anatomical triangles defined by intersecting neurovascular structures delineate
surgical routes to pathological targets and guide neurosurgeons during dissection steps …

An anterior petrosectomy (AP) provides access to the upper petroclival region, but approach-
related complications include seizures and temporal lobe hematomas. 1 Moreover, the floor …

Purpose The transpetrosal–transtentorial approach provides a practical and safe surgical
corridor for the treatment of petroclival region lesions. Any inaccuracies while performing this …

BACKGROUND: Virtual reality simulation has gained prominence as a valuable surgical
rehearsal and education tool in neurosurgery. Approaches to the internal auditory canal …

Background In 1985, Kawase published an anterior petrosal approach to expose the
posterior cranial fossa and to minimize retraction of the temporal lobe. However, some …

The aim of this study was to report our surgical experience on resection of the pontine
cavernous malformations (CMs) via subtemporal transtentorial approach (STTA) and …

Introduction The anterior petrosectomy approach is among the most popular for exposure of
the petroclival region. However, the complexity of the anatomy, drilling time required, and …