Harris L W
Division of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama-Birmingham.
Microsurgery. 1994;15(8):541-6. doi: 10.1002/micr.1920150805.
Endoscopic techniques have been utilized in neurosurgery for nearly a century. The history of application of these techniques is reviewed. Because of recent improvements in optics, microinstrumentation, and other associated technologies endoscopy has begun to have an impact on neurosurgery. Documented uses of these techniques are reviewed. Greater experience with the techniques, along with continued improvements in the technology, has the potential to result in broadened applications. These procedures can be performed quickly, safely, and effectively, and in selected applications may reduce tissue trauma, risks associated with surgery, hospital stays, and costs. Neuroendoscopy presents exciting possibilities for the future.
内镜技术在神经外科领域的应用已近一个世纪。本文回顾了这些技术的应用历史。由于近年来光学、显微器械及其他相关技术的改进，内镜已开始对神经外科产生影响。本文对这些技术的已记录应用进行了回顾。随着技术的持续改进以及对这些技术的经验积累增加，其应用范围有可能进一步扩大。这些手术操作可快速、安全且有效地进行，在某些特定应用中还可减少组织创伤、手术相关风险、住院时间及费用。神经内镜为未来展现了令人兴奋的可能性。
