Neuroendoscopy in Kuwait: Evolution, Current Status, and Future Directions

Azab, Waleed A.; Abdelrahman, Ahmed Y.; Alsheikh, Tarik M.; Najibullah, Mostafa M.

doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2016.05.023

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“…[8,15] Since both are used in a limited narrow surgical field, advanced skills are required to perform the observations safely and confidently. [2] In a narrow surgical field, a neuroendoscope can be an obstacle to surgical microscope manipulation because it obstructs the field of view. [2] In this study, a thin, light, and flexible angioscope was inserted into the suction in the present study.…”

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“…[2] In a narrow surgical field, a neuroendoscope can be an obstacle to surgical microscope manipulation because it obstructs the field of view. [2] In this study, a thin, light, and flexible angioscope was inserted into the suction in the present study. e angioscope can be used in the same motion as a suction manipulation, because no particular skill is required to handle it.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[ 2 ] In a narrow surgical field, a neuroendoscope can be an obstacle to surgical microscope manipulation because it obstructs the field of view. [ 2 ]…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[1,3,5,12,13] However, using a neuroendoscope may be difficult in a narrow surgical field without advanced technique for safe and reliable use. [2] An angioscope is utilized to observe and evaluate the degree of atherosclerosis within the lumen of blood vessels. [4,6,7,15] A unique feature of the angioscope is that the retractable tip is thin and flexible, approximately 1.83 mm in width.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…[ 1 , 3 , 5 , 12 , 13 ] However, using a neuroendoscope may be difficult in a narrow surgical field without advanced technique for safe and reliable use. [ 2 ]…”

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The development of a new, ultra-fine, and flexible neuroendoscope for intracranial observation

Onoda¹,

Sashida²,

Hirokawa³

et al. 2022

Surgical Neurology International

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Background: A neuroendoscope is a technical advance that allows surgeons to visualize certain regions of the brain that was previously inaccessible through the use of a surgical microscope. Several neuroendoscope designs have been implemented by other neurosurgeons over the past 5 years. The advantage of a neuroendoscope is the addition of a flexible and narrow tip that allows for safe entry into intracranial structures for clinical observation. However, there are some limitations to this approach. Here, we report the use of a modified angioscope as a newly developed neuroendoscope to be employed in observing intracranial structures. Methods: We report the use of an angioscope that is 1.8 mm in diameter and has both a thin and flexible tip. In this study, the angioscope was inserted into the lumen of an aspirator tube, and the tip of the device was placed at the intracranial area of intended observation area. Image findings were evaluated using an established in vivo goat brain model. Results: The angioscope was light in weight and maneuverable and could be reached and observed in the blind spot using a surgical microscope. From the cerebellopontine angle, the lower cranial nerves and trigeminal nerve could be observed, and from the cisterna magna, the floor of the fourth ventricle and the aqueduct could be seen. Conclusion: The angioscope is a useful instrument to observe intracranial locations safely and effectively even within a limited surgical field. Further modifications will be required to use the angioscope in various craniotomy procedures.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[ 2 ] In a narrow surgical field, a neuroendoscope can be an obstacle to surgical microscope manipulation because it obstructs the field of view. [ 2 ]…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…[ 1 , 3 , 5 , 12 , 13 ] However, using a neuroendoscope may be difficult in a narrow surgical field without advanced technique for safe and reliable use. [ 2 ]…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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