A Comprehensive Review of the Role of the Latest Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Techniques and Outcomes for Brain and Spinal Surgeries

Simone Laguardia; Alessio Piccioni; Jorge Eduardo Alonso Vera; Ali Muqaddas; Milko Garcés; Sidra Ambreen; Sarmishtha Sharma; Tara Sabzvari

doi:10.7759/cureus.84682

A Comprehensive Review of the Role of the Latest Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Techniques and Outcomes for Brain and Spinal Surgeries

Simone Laguardia
, Alessio Piccioni
, Jorge Eduardo Alonso Vera
, Ali Muqaddas
, Milko Garcés
, Sidra Ambreen
, Sarmishtha Sharma
, Tara Sabzvari^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

Rīga Stradiņš University

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Abstract

Minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques offer reduced surgical trauma, lower complication rates, and faster recovery compared to traditional open procedures. Approaches such as keyhole craniotomy, endoscopic skull base surgery, endovascular neurosurgery, and percutaneous spinal techniques have advanced the management of cranial and spinal pathologies. These methods aim to minimize tissue disruption, blood loss, and hospital stay while maintaining surgical efficacy. This narrative review explores their evolution, applications, and advantages in modern neurosurgery.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e84682
Number of pages	36
Journal	Cureus
Volume	17
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.84682
Publication status	Published - May 2025

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brain and spine
brain surgery
minimally invasive and robotic spine surgery
minimally invasive techniques
new technologies in neurosurgery
outcomes of neurosurgery

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3.2 Clinical medicine

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