HOW TO USE SUPPORT EQUIPMENTS FOR THE ENDOSCOPIC SKULL BASE SURGERY

Abstract

　The endoscopic skull base surgery minimally invasive approach uses the nose and sinuses as natural corridors to access tumors and lesions in critical areas at the base of the skull. This approach allows surgeons to treat many hard-to-reach tumors, even those once considered “inoperable,” without disturbing the face or skull. The role assignment of ENT doctor is, driving the endoscope and make a corridor, then reconstruct the skull base and nasal cavity. The support equipments, such as the image guided system or the high-speed burs are key to success of the endoscopic skull base surgery.