L-Shaped Zygotomy: A Safe and Versatile Modification of the Zygomatic Approach with Quantitative and Cosmetic Advantages in Skull Base Surgery
The L-shaped zygotomy is a safe and versatile modification of the zygomatic approach. It provides reproducible quantitative advantages in exposure, minimizes flap retraction, ensures stable cosmetic outcomes validated by long-term follow-up, and allows seamless transition to orbitozygomatic when broader exposure is necessary.
Authors
- Tetsuya Yamamoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9977-9373)
- Jun Suenaga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1972-6189)
- Gaku Hidaka
- Hidetoshi Murata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7356-979X)
- Fukutaro Ohgaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7986-8811)
- Yuichiro Kushiro
- Kensuke Tateishi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6895-9013)
- Mitsuru Sato (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7160-0359)
- Hiroshi Takasuna
- Masashi Uchida (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3171-9208)
- Katsumi Sakata (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5431-4035)
Institutions
- St. Marianna University School of Medicine (JP)
- Yokohama City University Medical Center (JP)
- Yokohama City University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2025.124701
- Primary Topic
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00