Advances in Skull Base Tumor Surgery: From Diagnosis to Minimally Invasive Treatment
A special issue of Cancers (ISSN 2072-6694). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Research of Cancer".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 93
Special Issue Editors
Interests: skull-base surgery; pituitary adenoma; neuro-oncology; meningioma
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Skull base tumors represent one of the most challenging domains in modern oncologic and neurosurgical practice. Their deep-seated location, proximity to critical neurovascular structures and diverse biological behaviors demand a highly specialized, multidisciplinary approach. Over the past decade, significant advances in diagnostic imaging, molecular profiling and microsurgical technology have transformed the landscape of skull base tumor management. High resolution MRI and CT, diffusion and perfusion imaging, functional tractography and integrated PET modalities now permit earlier detection, improved characterization and more precise preoperative planning. Concurrently, the expanding role of genomic and epigenetic markers has enhanced our understanding of tumor heterogeneity, enabling refined prognostication and paving the way for personalized therapeutic strategies.
The surgical treatment of skull base tumors is undergoing a paradigm shift toward approaches that minimize morbidity while maximizing oncologic control. Innovations in endoscopic endonasal surgery, keyhole craniotomies, intraoperative navigation, augmented reality and fluorescence-guided resection have greatly increased the safety and effectiveness of tumor removal. Novel technologies, including robotic assistance, minimally invasive corridors and advanced reconstruction techniques, continue to redefine operative possibilities. Moreover, integrated care pathways combining surgery with radiotherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, targeted therapies and immunomodulatory treatments offer new horizons for improving outcomes and quality of life.
This Special Issue, “Advances in Skull Base Tumor Surgery: From Diagnosis to Minimally Invasive Treatment,” aims to highlight recent breakthroughs in diagnosis, surgical innovation, adjuvant therapies and molecular insights related to skull base neoplasms. We welcome original research, clinical studies, translational investigations and comprehensive reviews that advance the field and contribute to the ongoing evolution of precision skull base oncology.
Prof. Dr. James P Chandler
Dr. Ahmad Pour Rashidi
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- skull base tumors
- minimally invasive neurosurgery
- advanced imaging
- molecular diagnostics
- cranial base reconstruction
- targeted therapies
- radiosurgery
- precision medicine
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