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Endoscopic Surgery (Neuro & General Overview) Endoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique where surgeons use an endoscope (a thin tube with a camera and light) to visualize and operate inside the body through small incisions or natural openings. It is widely used in neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedics, gynecology, gastroenterology, and urology. 🔹 Key Features Uses small incision(s) instead of large open cuts. Real-time visualization on a monitor. Specialized instruments passed through the endoscope. Faster recovery, less pain, better cosmetic results. 🔹 Endoscopic Neurosurgery (Brain & Spine) Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery (EES) Access to pituitary tumors, skull base tumors, craniopharyngiomas through the nose. Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) Creates an opening in the floor of the third ventricle to treat hydrocephalus (alternative to VP shunt). Endoscopic Evacuation of Hematomas For intraventricular hemorrhage, chronic subdural hematoma. Endoscopic Spine Surgery For herniated discs, spinal stenosis with minimal muscle damage. 🔹 Endoscopic Surgery in Other Specialties ENT: sinus surgery (FESS), cholesteatoma removal. GI: endoscopy, colonoscopy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Gynecology: laparoscopic hysterectomy, endometriosis treatment. Urology: TURP (prostate), ureteroscopy, stone removal. 🔹 Advantages Minimal incision & scarring Less blood loss Reduced pain & hospital stay Faster return to daily activities

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