The endoscopic diving technique in endonasal transsphenoidal surgery: how I do it.
Acta Neurochir (Wien)
; 162(9): 2111-2114, 2020 09.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The endoscopic diving technique (EDT) is a procedure utilized in endonasal endoscopy, which consists of irrigating the surgical cavity during tumor removal, with a continuous flow of pressurized saline solution.METHODS:
The authors provide a detailed step-by-step description of the technique, shedding light on surgical tips and pitfalls. Advantages, disadvantages, and the most useful application of the technique are clarified and showed with a high-quality endoscopic video.CONCLUSION:
EDT represents an effective and safe procedure. It allows a wide exploration of the surgical cavity, providing tumor hydro-dissection, assisting in bleeding control, and optimizing the efficacy of endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery.Palavras-chave
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Neoplasias Hipofisárias
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Cirurgia Endoscópica por Orifício Natural
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En
Ano de publicação:
2020
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