Single-port endoscopic approach for forehead lesions: a single-center case series

The objective of this study is to assess the results obtained after single-port video endoscopic surgery in patients with benign forehead tumors. An observational, retrospective case study was done. All single-port endoscopic frontal resection procedures were registered from 2016 to 2019. Intraoperative and postoperative data were identified. Sixteen patients were recruited. The median age was 48 (range 18 –62). The follow-up period was of 12 months (range 7–15). Out of 20 tumors, histological analysis found out 10 lipomas (50%), 8 Osteomas (40%), and 2 cysts (10%). The endoscopic method through a single scalp incision allowed the complete removal of the lesions. Postoperative complications and t he patient´s cosmetic satisfaction were registered; only one case of hematoma was recorded (6.25%) that required drainage at the doctor´s office; one patient with a cyst recurred after 12 months follow-up, and required new surgery. There were no nervous lesions. Single-port endoscopic approach to treat benign forehead lesions represents an effective and safe treatment, and provides excellent cosmetic and satisfaction results and low complication rate. Level of Evidence: Level IV, therapeutic study.
Source: European Journal of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Source Type: research