title: A multipurpose cerebral endoscope and reflections on technique and instrumentation in endoscopic neurosurgery.
abstract: We discuss our experiences concerning our cerebral endoscope with reflections on various techniques used since 1986. During this time we have had experience with four prototypes. This minimal invasive procedure has been successful to a certain extent both in paediatric and adult patients, stereotactically and by freehand method or both. Further modification for flexibility and manipulation of the optic element is under development.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital University Ghent, Belgium.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Caemaert
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Abdullah
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Calliauw
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D019723:Endoscopes; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation; D013525:Surgical Instruments; D014696:Ventriculostomy / Q000295:instrumentation; D014741:Video Recording / Q000295:instrumentation