Application of neuronavigation system in intracranial meningioma surgery: a retrospective analysis of 75 cases
Neuronavigation is an extremely common and useful system in intracranial surgeries. It is used to determine the pre-operative incision, perform the most appropriate craniotomy, and provide intraoperative guidance. However, its use in meningioma surgery is controversial, and there is a dilemma whethe...
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Published in | Cirugia y cirujanos Vol. 90; no. S2; p. 92 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Mexico
2022
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Summary: | Neuronavigation is an extremely common and useful system in intracranial surgeries. It is used to determine the pre-operative incision, perform the most appropriate craniotomy, and provide intraoperative guidance. However, its use in meningioma surgery is controversial, and there is a dilemma whether it is necessary. This study was performed to determine the effect of neuronavigation in meningioma surgery.
Information related to pre-operative clinical evaluation and use of neuronavigation, neuroimaging, intraoperative tumor and surgical related information, and post-operative outcomes of 75 consecutive patients with meningiomas between January 2015 and 2020 were retrospectively collected. The values between groups were statistically compared.
There were no significant differences in pre-operative patient and tumor characteristics between the groups. In cases using neuronavigation, the mean operative time, craniotomy size, and blood loss during tumor resection were significantly lower, and post-operative hospital stay was shorter in these patients (p < 0.05). However, there were no differences in post-operative complications and clinical outcomes.
The use of neuronavigation in meningioma surgery reduces blood loss during surgery, reduces the surgical time, and shortens the post-operative hospital stay. Thus, we conclude that the neuronavigation system is useful in meningioma surgery. |
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ISSN: | 2444-054X |
DOI: | 10.24875/CIRU.22000201 |