About this Research Topic
Multiple efforts have been made in order to improve the extent of resection and decrease morbidity in regard to skull base meningioma resection. The close relationship to neurovascular structures continues to be the greatest challenge with these complex tumors. Nevertheless, the advent of high-definition intraoperative magnification tools and the design of multiple instruments and techniques have allowed neurosurgeons to improve the outcomes of patients with skull base meningiomas. Different corridors have been described for approaching these tumors, including traditional transcranial and endoscopic techniques. However, multiple concerns still exist in regard to the prevention of neurovascular injuries and improving the quality of life of patients. The design of the plan of attack, including surgical planning and further treatment, involving adjuvant radiotherapy, play a critical role to achieve an adequate result.
The continuous investigation of the pros and cons of each surgical technique is necessary to improve the patient selection process. In the last decades, the development of endoscopic techniques, such as endonasal and transcranial microscopic endoscopic-assisted approaches, has determined a new era where minimally invasive techniques and new perspectives have allowed neurosurgeons to expand their surgical armamentarium. This Research Topic aims to explore new strategies for the treatment of skull base meningiomas in both adult and pediatric patients, and to assess the benefits and downfalls, to enable a better understanding of the various approaches.
We welcome any types of manuscripts supported by the journal, pertaining but not limited to the following themes:
• Surgical techniques involving not only skull base but all intracranial meningiomas, including radiation induced meningiomas.
• Pre- and postoperative radiological assessment for meningiomas.
• Genetic and molecular development for assessment and treatment of meningiomas.
• Surgical strategies treating intracranial meningiomas.
Please note that submissions that are primarily in silico/bioinformatics based without independent clinical validation in patient samples or patients from one or more institutions and/or functional validation in vitro or in vivo will not be accepted.
The continuous investigation of the pros and cons of each surgical technique is necessary to improve the patient selection process. In the last decades, the development of endoscopic techniques, such as endonasal and transcranial microscopic endoscopic-assisted approaches, has determined a new era where minimally invasive techniques and new perspectives have allowed neurosurgeons to expand their surgical armamentarium. This Research Topic aims to explore new strategies for the treatment of skull base meningiomas in both adult and pediatric patients, and to assess the benefits and downfalls, to enable a better understanding of the various approaches.
We welcome any types of manuscripts supported by the journal, pertaining but not limited to the following themes:
• Surgical techniques involving not only skull base but all intracranial meningiomas, including radiation induced meningiomas.
• Pre- and postoperative radiological assessment for meningiomas.
• Genetic and molecular development for assessment and treatment of meningiomas.
• Surgical strategies treating intracranial meningiomas.
Please note that submissions that are primarily in silico/bioinformatics based without independent clinical validation in patient samples or patients from one or more institutions and/or functional validation in vitro or in vivo will not be accepted.
Keywords: meningioma, skull base, skull base surgery, neurosurgery, brain tumor
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