Pineal Tumor Surgery: Dr. Jho's Endoscopic Approaches to the Pineal Tumors

Pineal Tumor Surgery: Dr. Jho's Endoscopic Approaches to the Pineal Tumors

Dr. Jho's Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Approaches to the Pineal Tumors

Professor & Chair, Department of Neuroendoscopy

Jho Institute for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

Dr. Jho's minimally invasive endoscopic approaches to the pineal tumors

Dr. Jho's minimally invasive surgery utilizes endoscopic approaches either via a supracerebellar approach (with a small skin incision behind the ear) or a transventricular approach (with a small skin incision at the frontal area) for pineal tumors.

1. Endoscopic supracerebellar approach via a small incision

Through a small incision behind the ear, a tiny opening is made at the skull. An endoscope is advanced towards tumor by following the tentorium. The tumor is then removed under endoscopic visualization.

2. Endoscopic transventricular removal of the tumor via a small incision

A small hole is made at the frontal area via a short straight skin incision. An endoscope is advanced towards tumor through the ventricle. Tumor removal is often limited to biopsy with this technique. Third ventriculostomy can be performed if obstructive hydrocephalus is present.

For referral information or appointment for consultation contact:

Practice Manager: Robin A. Coret

e-mail : Drjho@ahn.org

Tel : (412) 359-6110

Fax : (412) 359-8339

Address : JHO Institute for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery

Department of Neuroendoscopy

Sixth Floor, South Tower

Allegheny General Hospital

320 East North Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4772

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Dr. Jho via e-mail Drjho@ahn.org