Endoscopic Ipsilateral Interhemispheric Approach for Middle-Third Falcine Meningioma: A Case Report and Literature Review

Middle-third falcine meningiomas (FMs) are usually hidden deep under the eloquent cortex and abundant bridging veins, which represent the main hindrances to surgical access. The endoscopic approach has the advantages of wide visualization and free visual axis without areas of visual blindness, which allows for the resection of FMs with good visualization in a narrow space, especially in deep operations. Here, we report a case of a middle-third FM treated using the endoscopic ipsilateral interhemispheric approach. A 55-year-old female who had suffered a headache for 6 months without other remarkable symptoms was diagnosed with middle-third FM combined with imaging evaluation. According to the imaging performance and anatomical features, we scheduled the endoscopic ipsilateral interhemispheric approach to access and remove the tumor. Consequently, gross total tumor resection was achieved without surgery-related complications. After the surgery, the patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged with no neurological deficit. During the 24-month follow-up, the patient's condition remained favorable, with no tumor recurrence. In our opinion, the endoscopic ipsilateral interhemispheric approach is a feasible surgical strategy for FMs, which deserves further exploration as a treatment option.

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A case of middle-third falcine meningioma treated using the endoscopic ipsilateral interhemispheric approach is reported. Gross total tumor resection was achieved without complications, and the patient had a favorable recovery with no neurological deficit during the 24-month follow-up. The endoscopic ipsilateral interhemispheric approach is a feasible surgical strategy for falcine meningiomas and should be further explored.