Unedited microneurosurgery of a fourth ventricular ependymoma

摘要

Background:In this video abstract, we present an unedited microsurgical resection of a fourth ventricular ependymoma performed by a senior author (JH). Currently, the goal of a standard treatment of a fourth ventricular ependymoma is based on microsurgical resection followed by radiochemotherapy. Our aim is to demonstrate the efficiency and safety of our microsurgical technique in deep brain territories under the principle “simple, clean, and preserving the normal anatomy.” For this, a midline suboccipital approach and a proper praying sitting position are essential.