A skull base surgeon specializes in diagnosing and treating complex conditions that affect the base of the skull, which is a critical area housing vital structures such as blood vessels, nerves, and brain tissues.
✔ Benign and malignant tumors:
Pituitary adenomas
Meningiomas
Chordomas
Acoustic neuromas
✔ Cerebrovascular abnormalities:
Aneurysms
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
✔ Trauma and congenital defects:
Skull base fractures
CSF leaks
Encephalocele
1-2 years of post-residency training
Combines open, microscopic, and endoscopic techniques
Emphasis on anatomical mastery and surgical innovation
Endonasal endoscopic approaches (EEA)
Transcranial microsurgery
Skull base reconstruction:
Vascularized flaps
Synthetic grafts
Intraoperative neuromonitoring
Fellows train alongside:
Head and neck surgeons (ENT)
Neuro-radiologists
Radiation/Medical oncologists
Neuro-anesthesiologists
✅ Master cutting-edge techniques in minimally invasive neurosurgery
✅ Develop expertise in high-risk tumor/vascular cases
✅ Join an elite group of surgeons tackling neurosurgery’s most complex challenges
✅ Improve patient outcomes through precision surgery
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