A comparison of endoscopic endonasal versus open approaches for skull base chordoma: a comprehensive National Cancer Database analysis

CONCLUSIONS: The endoscopic endonasal approach has been increasingly utilized over time and touts noninferiority with respect to safety and efficacy with a marked improvement in LOS, which carries substantial implications for both healthcare costs and enhanced patient recovery. Future prospective studies are necessary to further delineate trends and surgical outcomes for skull base chordoma.PMID:38691856 | DOI:10.3171/2024.2.FOCUS23933
Source: Neurosurgical Focus - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Source Type: research