Endoneurosurgical Resection of Intraventricular and Intraparenchymal Lesions Using the Port Technique

The port technique is an option for resection of intraventricular and intraparenchymal lesions. Additional studies are required to assess its impact on adjacent cerebral tissue morphology, blood flow, and metabolism. Quality-of-life assessments are also needed. High-definition fiber tracking, new visualization techniques (VTOM), and new instrumentation will add to the progress of endoscopic port surgery. We have already seen a significant evolution of the technology even since the preparation of this article.