Minipterional and Sphenoid Ridge Keyhole Approaches: A Comparative Anatomic Study
Compared with the SRK approach, the MiniPT craniotomy provides significantly better surgical exposure and a broader angular access to critical structures around the circle of Willis. These results support the MiniPT as a more effective and versatile minimally invasive alternative for transsylvian approaches that require improved visualization and maneuverability.
Authors
- Stefan Koester
- Helbert de Oliveira Manduca Palmiero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5951-8371)
- Eberval Gadelha Figueiredo
- Michael T. Lawton
- Paulo Freitas
Institutions
- Barrow Neurological Institute (US)
- Universidade de São Paulo (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Operative Neurosurgery
- Published
- 2026-03-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1227/ons.0000000000002000
- Primary Topic
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00