The aim of keyhole neurosurgery is not the limited craniotomy, but the limited brain exploration and minimal brain retraction. In this way, the limited craniotomy is not the goal but the result of the philosophy of minimal invasiveness in neurosurgery.

The correct keyhole approach to a specific lesion, will dramatically reduce the size of the craniotomy required leading to less dural opening, less brain exposure and minimal to no brain retraction. This leads to improved postoperative outcomes; shorter hospital stays and a pleasing postoperative cosmetic result.

After careful consideration of your brain tumor, Dr. Qureshi and his team will decide on the appropriate keyhole approach for the safest execution of brain surgery through the smallest possible opening to provide the desired postoperative result.

Picture 1. Tailored approach along a predefined surgical corridor to minimize retraction and damage to normal brain tissue

Picture 2. Schematic drawing of a large standard approach with funnel like narrowing of the surgical field exposing the deep-seated lesion.

Picture 3. Schematic drawing of a small window “keyhole” with widening of the visual field.