Endoscopic transorbital amygdalohippocampectomy for the resection of an epileptogenic lesion.

Sami Obaid, Tristan Martin, Benjamin S Kahozi, Guillaume Théaud, Béatrice Voizard, Pascal Lavergne

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Sami ObaidDivision of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Montreal Hospital Center (CHUM), Montréal.

Tristan MartinFaculty of Medicine, University of Montreal.

Benjamin S KahoziDivision of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, University of Montreal Hospital Center (CHUM), Montréal.

Guillaume ThéaudUniversity of Montreal Hospital Center Research Center (CRCHUM), Montréal.

Béatrice VoizardDepartment of Surgery, University of Montreal.

Pascal LavergneDepartment of Surgery, University of Montreal.

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Abstract

Anterior temporal lobectomy and selective amygdalohippocampectomy are standard treatments for refractory temporal lobe epilepsy. Yet, they carry risks of lateral temporal damage to both neocortical and white matter structures, including the optic radiations. This video details a case of endoscopic transorbital amygdalohippocampectomy performed to resect an epileptogenic lesion. This approach offers minimally invasive access to the medial temporal lobe along its longitudinal axis, while preserving the lateral temporal area. Postoperative MRI showed resection of most of the amygdala, including its superior portion, and the hippocampus up to the tectal plate. This minimally invasive technique provides a promising alternative to traditional open surgery. The video can be found here: https://stream.cadmore.media/r10.3171/2025.1.FOCVID24198.

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amygdalohippocampectomyendoscopic transorbitalminimally invasive surgery

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PMID40364956

DOI10.3171/2025.1.FOCVID24198

PMCPMC12068081

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