Endoscopic brain tumor surgery is the least invasive surgical procedure to remove or treat brain tumors. This technique uses an endoscope to reach and visualize the tumor in the brain, with a light and a camera at the end, along with a thin and flexible tube. This aims to shrink trauma to the surrounding healthy brain tissue and tends to make smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery.

Endoscopic Brain Tumor Surgery is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which the neurosurgeon removes the tumor through small holes (about the size of a dime) in the skull or through the mouth or nose

The Process involves the following steps:-

1. Preparation: Patients are prepared for surgery, which may involve general anaesthesia or conscious sedation.

2. Incision: A tiny incision in the skull allows access to the endoscope.

3. Endoscope Insertion: Insert the endoscope through the incision or burr hole and guide it to the brain tumour.

4. Visualisation and Tumour Removal: The surgeon uses an endoscope to see the tumour and surrounding structures. Specialized instruments may be inserted through multiple small incisions to remove the tumour or do other treatments.

5. Closure: After tumour removal or treatment, close the incision or burr hole and sew the wound.

The advantages of endoscopic brain tumor surgery are that it has a short recovery time, minimal scarring, and does not damage healthy brain tissue but not all brain tumors are suitable for endoscopic removal, decision on the use of this technique depends on factors such as tumor type, size and location.