Pterional Craniotomy: Details of Technique (Preview)

The speaker discusses tips and best practices for performing a stereotactic craniotomy, specifically when dealing with a patient who complains of a crooked face or facial asymmetry. Key points include:* Correctly positioning the head during surgery to avoid discomfort and awkward angles* Flexibility in incision placement as long as the temporal muscle is properly dissected* Avoiding the fat pad and dissection along the frontal lobe for optimal results* Placing peripheral boreholes to prevent dural tears* Using a bovie or sector to preserve vascularity, with no conclusive evidence on which method is better* The importance of the scobis approach (orbital roof and lateral sphenoid wing sections) for low-trajectory surgery* Tech-up stitches as an option for securing the scalp flap* The surgeon's preference for closing over a drain or not* Tips for drilling orbital roof and lateral sphenoid wing sections, particularly in cases of sphenoid winged meningiomas* Awareness of patients with large frontal sinuses to avoid CSF leaksThe speaker emphasizes the importance of proper positioning, careful dissection, and attention to detail during surgery.