Transcranial Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Assisted Resection of a Tuberculum Sellae Meningioma and Optic Nerve Decompression
Abstract
A 54-year-old woman presented with a tuberculum sellae meningioma causing right-sided vision loss and tumor growth encroaching on the optic chiasm. Given proximity to the optic apparatus and her desire to avoid fractionated radiation, we offered her a mini pterional craniotomy for endoscopic assisted resection of this tumor. A transcranial endoscopic approach provides a panoramic view with a smaller exposure and craniotomy than would be possible with the microscope. Tumour was complete resected without complications. Publication History Article published online: 27 February 2026 © 2026. Thieme. All rights reserved. Georg Thieme Verlag KG Oswald-Hesse-Straße 50, 70469 Stuttgart, Germany
Fields of Study & Subjects
Meningioma and schwannoma management
Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
Neurosurgical Procedures and Complications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Neurological Surgery Part B Skull Base
- Volume
- 87
- Issue
- S 01
- Pages
- S1–S548
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN