Clinical Gastroenterology Journal

A Systematic Review on Treating Trigeminal Schwannoma via the Transorbital Approach

Abstract

Agosti Neelm

Trigeminal schwannomas are rare, benign tumors that arise from the schwann cells of the trigeminal nerve. Their location in the skull base presents significant surgical challenges due to the intricate anatomy and the proximity to critical neurovascular structures. Traditional approaches to their resection have included the subtemporal, retrosigmoid, and transpetrosal routes. However, the transorbital approach, an emerging minimally invasive technique, offers potential advantages in terms of reduced morbidity and improved cosmetic outcomes. This review systematically examines the literature on the efficacy and safety of the transorbital approach for trigeminal schwannoma resection.