The Bigger the Better? Analysis of Surgical Complications and Outcome of the Retrosigmoid Approach in 449 Oncological Cases
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The Bigger the Better? Analysis of Surgical Complications and Outcome of the Retrosigmoid Approach in 449 Oncological Cases. / Aftahy, Amir Kaywan; Jörger, Ann-Kathrin; Hillebrand, Sandra; Harder, Felix N; Wiestler, Benedikt; Bernhardt, Denise; Combs, Stephanie E; Meyer, Bernhard; Negwer, Chiara; Gempt, Jens.
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T1 - The Bigger the Better? Analysis of Surgical Complications and Outcome of the Retrosigmoid Approach in 449 Oncological Cases
AU - Aftahy, Amir Kaywan
AU - Jörger, Ann-Kathrin
AU - Hillebrand, Sandra
AU - Harder, Felix N
AU - Wiestler, Benedikt
AU - Bernhardt, Denise
AU - Combs, Stephanie E
AU - Meyer, Bernhard
AU - Negwer, Chiara
AU - Gempt, Jens
N1 - Copyright © 2022 Aftahy, Jörger, Hillebrand, Harder, Wiestler, Bernhardt, Combs, Meyer, Negwer and Gempt.
PY - 2022
Y1 - 2022
N2 - INTRODUCTION: Exposure of the posterior skull base and the cerebellopontine angle is challenging due to important neurovascular structures. The retrosigmoid approach (RSA) has become the standard method used in surgery. We report our experiences with RSAs regarding technical obstacles, complications, and approach-related outcomes.MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective chart review at a tertiary neurosurgical center between January 2007 and September 2020. We included all patients undergoing surgery for oncologic lesions through RSAs, concentrating on surgical technique, postoperative outcome, and complications.RESULTS: A total of 449 RSAs were included. The median age at the time of surgery was 58 years; 168 (37.4%) were male and 281 (62.6%) were female. The median approach surface was 7.8 cm2. The median tumor volume was 5.9 cm3. The median Clavien-Dindo grade was 2, the total complication rate was 28.7%, and gross total resection (GTR) was 78.8%. Findings revealed that tumor volume had no significant impact on postoperative complications in general (p = 0.086) but had a significant impact on postoperative hemorrhage (p = 0.037) and hydrocephalus (p = 0.019). Tumor volume was significant for several preoperative symptoms (p < 0.001). The extent of the approach had no significant impact on complications in general (p = 0.120) but was significant regarding postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks (p = 0.008). Craniotomy size was not significant regarding GTR (p = 0.178); GTR rate just missed significant correlation with tumor volume (p = 0.056). However, in the case of vestibular schwannomas, the size of craniotomy was important for GTR (p = 0.041).CONCLUSION: Tumor volume has an important impact on preoperative symptoms as well as on postoperative complications. Although the extent of the craniotomy barely missed significance regarding GTR, a correlation can be assumed. Thus, the extent of craniotomy should be taken into presurgical consideration, especially in the case of postoperative CSF leaks. Regarding vestibular schwannomas, craniotomy size plays an important role in achieving satisfactory oncological outcomes. Different approaches should be selected where necessary regarding superior resection rates.
AB - INTRODUCTION: Exposure of the posterior skull base and the cerebellopontine angle is challenging due to important neurovascular structures. The retrosigmoid approach (RSA) has become the standard method used in surgery. We report our experiences with RSAs regarding technical obstacles, complications, and approach-related outcomes.MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective chart review at a tertiary neurosurgical center between January 2007 and September 2020. We included all patients undergoing surgery for oncologic lesions through RSAs, concentrating on surgical technique, postoperative outcome, and complications.RESULTS: A total of 449 RSAs were included. The median age at the time of surgery was 58 years; 168 (37.4%) were male and 281 (62.6%) were female. The median approach surface was 7.8 cm2. The median tumor volume was 5.9 cm3. The median Clavien-Dindo grade was 2, the total complication rate was 28.7%, and gross total resection (GTR) was 78.8%. Findings revealed that tumor volume had no significant impact on postoperative complications in general (p = 0.086) but had a significant impact on postoperative hemorrhage (p = 0.037) and hydrocephalus (p = 0.019). Tumor volume was significant for several preoperative symptoms (p < 0.001). The extent of the approach had no significant impact on complications in general (p = 0.120) but was significant regarding postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks (p = 0.008). Craniotomy size was not significant regarding GTR (p = 0.178); GTR rate just missed significant correlation with tumor volume (p = 0.056). However, in the case of vestibular schwannomas, the size of craniotomy was important for GTR (p = 0.041).CONCLUSION: Tumor volume has an important impact on preoperative symptoms as well as on postoperative complications. Although the extent of the craniotomy barely missed significance regarding GTR, a correlation can be assumed. Thus, the extent of craniotomy should be taken into presurgical consideration, especially in the case of postoperative CSF leaks. Regarding vestibular schwannomas, craniotomy size plays an important role in achieving satisfactory oncological outcomes. Different approaches should be selected where necessary regarding superior resection rates.
U2 - 10.3389/fonc.2022.938703
DO - 10.3389/fonc.2022.938703
M3 - SCORING: Journal article
C2 - 35865465
VL - 12
SP - 938703
JO - FRONT ONCOL
JF - FRONT ONCOL
SN - 2234-943X
ER -