This report demonstrates the effectiveness of the subtemporal transtentorial approach in surgical management of tumors along the superior cerebellar peduncle, highlighting its benefits.
Key Points
The subtemporal transtentorial approach allows significant resection of tumors along the entire superior cerebellar peduncle, improving surgical access and outcomes.
In a 28-year-old female patient, a resection of 90.1% was achieved using this novel approach with no postoperative neurological deficits reported.
Another case involving a 33-year-old male led to a 79.0% tumor resection, preserving critical cerebellar and cranial nerve functions.
Both cases confirmed pathology results consistent with pilocytic astrocytoma and dysplastic cerebellar gangliocytoma, indicating effective intervention.