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ReviewClinics and practice2026

Endoscopically Treated Third Ventricle Colloid Cysts: A Systematic Review of Surgical and Clinical Outcomes.

Edoardo Agosti, Sara Antonietti, Michael Viola, Marco Maria Fontanella, Alessandro Fiorindi

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Edoardo AgostiNeurosurgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-6463-5000
Sara AntoniettiNeurosurgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy.
Michael ViolaNeurosurgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy.
Marco Maria FontanellaNeurosurgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-4023-1909
Alessandro FiorindiNeurosurgery, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, University of Brescia, 25123 Brescia, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-2917-367X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesThird ventricle colloid cysts (TVCCs) are benign lesions that may cause acute hydrocephalus and, rarely, sudden death. Endoscopic resection has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative to microsurgical approaches. This systematic review aimed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic resection of TVCCs.

methodsFollowing PRISMA guidelines, a systematic search of major databases was performed to identify studies reporting clinical outcomes of endoscopic resection of TVCCs. Extracted data included the surgical technique, extent of resection, complications, recurrence, and reoperations.

resultsThirty-four studies comprising 1123 patients were included. Gross total resection (GTR) was achieved in 767 patients (68.3%), with higher rates for the transforaminal (88.4%) and transeptal (86.9%) approaches (z = 0.309;

conclusionsEndoscopic management of TVCCs is associated with a low complication rate and favorable long-term outcomes. Capsule resection reduces the risk of recurrence and the need for reoperation.

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endoscopic resectiongross total resectionthird ventricle colloid cyst

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PMID41744515
PMCPMC12939540

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