Specific technical aspects and clinical findings of neuroendoscopic procedures

A new endoscopic system for neurosurgical procedures is described. The neuroendoscope was designed for intracerebral endoscopy. Several changes were integrated into the system including: camera positioning in the nonsterile area, use of a smaller diameter; micro-drive and only one bundle leaving the operation field. To date, we have operated on 28 patients with cystic lesions and occlusive hydrocephalus with no intraoperative complications. Expectations regarding the safety of the system were met.