A video shows how surgeons remove a deep brain tumor through the nose
Original title: Endoscopic endonasal transtuberculum-transplanum-translamina terminalis approach for third ventricle craniopharyngioma: 2D operative video.
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- Tested in people
This was tested in people. That is the most reliable kind of research we share.
This kind of surgery is already done at some specialist centers, but this is one teaching video, not proof of how well it works.
The short version
Surgeons share a step by step video of taking out a hard to reach brain tumor through the nose.
What was studied. This is a teaching video of one surgery. Doctors removed a tumor called a craniopharyngioma that sat deep in the middle of the brain. They reached it through the nose using a small camera and thin tools.
What they found. The video shows each step of the surgery and the path the surgeons took. It points out the nerves and other parts nearby that must be kept safe. The authors say this nose based route is now widely used for tumors in this area. They also note a link between how much tumor is taken out and problems after surgery.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: Surgery through the nose is one option for some tumors in this part of the brain. If this kind of tumor is part of your care, you can ask your team whether this route is possible for you. Videos like this one help surgeons learn and teach the steps.
What it doesn't mean: This is a teaching video of one surgery, not a study of results. It does not show how patients did weeks or years later. It does not mean this route is right for every tumor or every person. It is not a cure, and it does not change anyone's care on its own.
Source: PubMed, October 1, 2026 · Read the original
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