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Staged endoscopic endonasal and bifrontal interhemispheric resection of a giant craniopharyngioma: a two-corridor maximal safe resection strategy

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This video illustrates decision-making in modern maximal safe resection of a giant transinfundibular craniopharyngioma. The case highlights the selective use of complementary corridors to address distinct anatomical compartments while minimizing traction on critical neurovascular and hypothalamic interfaces. The first stage prioritizes urgent ventral decompression of the optic apparatus, third ventricle, and prepontine cistern; the second stage targets a fixed superior suprasellar/anterior third ventricular cystic component. The central lesson is that maximal safe resection is not defined by a single corridor, but by combining complementary routes to achieve durable resection while protecting critical hypothalamic, visual, and vascular interfaces. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2026.7.FOCVID26121.

Source: Neurosurgical Focus Video

DOI: 10.3171/2026.7.focvid26121

Authors: Daniele Starnoni, Alexander F. Kuffer, Danielle Golub, Mark B. Chaskes, Amir R. Dehdashti

Institutions: Northwell Health, North Shore University Hospital, Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Language: English

Topic: Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7214021403

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