Endoscopic Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Is It What We Should Aim for?

Controversy exists regarding which treatment option (full endoscopic vascular decompression or endoscopic-assisted vascular decompression) is better in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (TN). One group suggests that the most of the procedure should be done under a microscope and that endoscopic assistance should be undertaken to detect vessels placed anterior to the nerve and to confirm that the decompression has been performed properly. Other group believes that the whole procedure can be done safely with the use of a full endoscopic technique.
Source: World Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research