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Superciliary Keyhole Approach for Unruptured Anterior Circulation Aneurysms : Surgical Technique, Indications, and Contraindications

  • Park, Jaechan (Department of Neurosurgery, Research Center for Neurosurgical Robotic Systems, Kyungpook National University)
  • Received : 2014.08.08
  • Accepted : 2014.10.05
  • Published : 2014.11.28
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Abstract

Neurosurgeons have been trying to reduce surgical invasiveness by applying minimally invasive keyhole approaches. Therefore, this paper clarifies the detailed surgical technique, its limitations, proper indications, and contraindications for a superciliary keyhole approach as a minimally invasive modification of a pterional approach. Successful superciliary keyhole surgery for unruptured aneurysms requires an understanding of the limitations and the use of special surgical techniques. Essentially, this means the effective selection of surgical indications, usage of the appropriate surgical instruments with a tubular shaft, and refined surgical techniques, including straightforward access to the aneurysm, clean surgical dissection, and the application of clips with an appropriate configuration. A superciliary keyhole approach allows unruptured anterior circulation aneurysms to be clipped safely, rapidly, and less invasively on the basis of appropriate surgical indications.

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