ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the effect and technical skills of neruoendoscope-assisted microneurosurgery via the supraorbital keyhole apporach for giant olfactory groove meningiomas.Methods A total of 12 patients with giant olfactory groove meningiomas(≥7 cm in diameter)received neruoendoscope-assisted microneurosurgery via the supraorbital keyhole approach.Data of the patients were analyzed retrospectively.Results Among the cases,9 achieved complete resection of the tumor,inlcuding 5 cases of SimpsonⅠ and 4 cases of Simpson Ⅱ.The other 3(Simpson Ⅲ)patients underwent subtotal resection.None of the patients died during the operation.Ten of the patients were follwed up for 3 months to 2 years(mean,14 months).During the follow-up,9 of the 10 resumed physical and sporting activities,and the other one retured to normal daily life.MRI examination was prefomred on 9 patients,none of them had recurrence.Conclusions Neruoendoscope-assisted microneurosurgery via the supraorbital keyhole approach is effective and safe for patient with giant olfactory groove meningioma.The tumor should be removed piece by piece during the operation.