Minimally Invasive Neuroendoscopy

A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Research".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 995

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Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum Bayreuth, Medical Campus Oberfranken of FAU Erlangen-Nueremberg, Bayreuth, Germany
Interests: neuroendoscopy; endonasal skull base surgery; spinal neuroendoscopy; intraventricular neuroendoscopy
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Dear Colleagues,

I am excited to announce a call for papers for an upcoming Special Issue, entitled “Minimally Invasive Neuroendoscopy”. This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advancements, research findings, and clinical applications of neuroendoscopic techniques in neurosurgery.

We invite researchers, clinicians, and experts in the field to submit original manuscripts, review articles, and case studies, as well as expert opinions, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, that explore various aspects of neuroendoscopy, including, but not limited to, the following:

- Innovative surgical techniques and technologies;
- Patient outcomes and safety profiles in spine and brain surgery;
- Spinal neuroendoscopy;
- Endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery;
- Intraventricular neuroendoscopy;
- Comparisons with traditional surgical methods;
- Challenges and future directions in neuroendoscopy;
- Applications in treating specific neurological conditions.

Please join us in advancing the field of minimally invasive neurosurgery by contributing to this Special Issue. For further details, including submission guidelines and important dates, please visit our website or contact our editorial team.

We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions!

Prof. Dr. Stefan Linsler
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • spinal neuroendoscopy
  • spine and brain surgery
  • endonasal endoscopic skull base surgery
  • intraventricular neuroendoscopy

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Systematic Review
Endoscopic Transsphenoidal Sellar Surgery via One Nostril: Own Experience and Systematic Review of the Literature
by Stefan Linsler, Bernardo Reyes Medina and Safwan Saffour
Life 2025, 15(8), 1233; https://doi.org/10.3390/life15081233 - 4 Aug 2025
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Background: Endonasal endoscopic approaches to the skull base are still under investigation, with research aiming to achieve minimally invasive procedures that maximize resection while minimizing complications. This study shares our experience with a mononostril technique and compares it with the existing literature on [...] Read more.
Background: Endonasal endoscopic approaches to the skull base are still under investigation, with research aiming to achieve minimally invasive procedures that maximize resection while minimizing complications. This study shares our experience with a mononostril technique and compares it with the existing literature on mononostril approaches for sellar lesions. Methods: A systematic review of eight large series, totaling 1520 patients who underwent endoscopic mononostril transsphenoidal surgery, was performed. The surgical technique was detailed, and parameters such as resection completeness, operative time, complications, and nasal symptoms were analyzed. Results: Gross total resection ranged from 56% to 100% for non-functioning adenomas, 54% to 89% for hormone-secreting adenomas, and 83% to 100% for other sellar lesions. The most common complications were CSF leaks (1.5–4.1%) and nasal issues, such as epistaxis or sinusitis (0–6%). Internal carotid artery injury occurred in 0–1% of cases. The average surgical duration was 87 to 168 min. Conclusions: The mononostril approach offers comparable resection rates, CSF leak risks, and morbidity to binostril or microsurgical methods. The mononostril approach is fast, minimally invasive, and preserves the nasal mucosa, making it a viable option for many sellar lesions. Full article
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