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Comparing Cosmetic Outcomes: Endoscopic vs. Conventional Craniotomy for Frontal Skull Base Lesions
Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore
Summary
This research study will compare the cosmetic outcomes, specifically scar assessment and complications, between two surgical approaches for treating frontal skull base lesions: the endoscopic supraorbital eyebrow craniotomy and the conventional frontal craniotomy. The study will aim to evaluate the differences in scar appearance, spread, erythema, suture marks, hypertrophy/atrophy, and overall impression between the two approaches using the Scar Cosmesis Assessment Rating (SCAR) scale. Additionally, it will examine patient-reported outcomes such as itch and pain. The study will follow a structured protocol, including random allocation to groups, preoperative assessments, surgery, postoperative follow-ups, and statistical analysis. It will emphasize the importance of understanding cosmetic outcomes to improve patient satisfaction and inform treatment regimens.
Official title: A Comparison of Cosmetic Results in Terms of Scar Assessment and Complications in Endoscopic Supraorbital Eyebrow Craniotomy vs Conventional Craniotomy for Frontal Skull Base Lesions
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
25 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2024-06-01
Completion Date
2025-02-02
Last Updated
2024-05-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Endoscopic Supraorbital Eyebrow Craniotomy
The Endoscopic Supraorbital Eyebrow Craniotomy is a minimally invasive neurosurgical procedure used to access and remove brain tumors located in the anterior skull base region. In this approach, surgeons make a small incision within the eyebrow area to gain access to the underlying pathology, avoiding larger incisions and more extensive tissue disruption associated with traditional open craniotomies.
Conventional Frontal Craniotomy
The Conventional Frontal Craniotomy is a traditional surgical approach used to access and treat lesions located in the frontal region of the skull base. In this procedure, surgeons make a single or multiple large incisions in the scalp overlying the frontal bone to gain access to the underlying pathology.