Sep 24, 2010

A new brain surgery technique seen as safe and effective

Surgeons at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and University of Washington Medical Center have found that the transorbital neuroendoscopic surgery (TONES) is both a safe and effective way to access the brain to treat a number of diseases and injuries.

The minimally-invasive surgery is performed by accessing a patient's brain through their eye socket, deeming the removal of the top of their skull unnecessary.

"By performing surgery through the eye socket, we eliminate the need for a full craniotomy, gain equivalent or better access to the front of the brain, and eliminate the large ear-to-ear scar associated with major brain surgery," said Chris Bergeron, MD, assistant professor of Surgery, Division of Head and Neck Surgery, at UC San Diego Health System.

Other benefits to having the TONES procedure performed besides minimizing any scarring that may occur include shorter recovery time.

Surgical procedures come with pros and cons, and some invasive surgeries may still result in scarring where incisions may have been made.

Scar treatment products like silicone gel sheeting may help reduce the appearance of the marks with continued use over time.

 

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