The transsylvian approach for resection of insular gliomas: technical nuances of splitting the Sylvian fissure

Authors

Michael M. Safaee, University of California, San Francisco
Dario J. Englot, University of California, San Francisco
Seunggu J. Han, University of California, San Francisco
Michael T. Lawton, University of California, San FranciscoFollow
Mitchel S. Berger, University of California, San Francisco

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Insular gliomas represent a unique surgical challenge due to the complex anatomy and nearby vascular elements associated within the Sylvian fissure. For certain tumors, the transsylvian approach provides an effective technique for achieving maximal safe resection. The goal of this manuscript and video are to present and discuss the surgical nuances and appropriate application of splitting the Sylvian fissure. Our hope is that this video highlights the safety and efficacy of the transsylvian approach for appropriately selected insular gliomas.

Publication Date

11-1-2016

Publication Title

Journal of Neuro-Oncology

ISSN

0167594X

E-ISSN

15737373

Volume

130

Issue

2

First Page

283

Last Page

287

PubMed ID

27294356

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1007/s11060-016-2154-5

Recommended Citation

Safaee, Michael M.; Englot, Dario J.; Han, Seunggu J.; Lawton, Michael T.; and Berger, Mitchel S., "The transsylvian approach for resection of insular gliomas: technical nuances of splitting the Sylvian fissure" (2016). Neurosurgery. 1161.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/neurosurgery/1161