COMPARING SURGICAL TECHNIQUES FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY RECOVERY

Abstract

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a leading cause of morbidity worldwide, requiring effective surgical interventions. This study compares three surgical techniques—traditional craniotomy, minimally invasive endoscopic surgery, and robotic-assisted surgery—in treating moderate to severe TBI.

While minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries are increasingly used, there is limited research comparing their outcomes to traditional methods in the context of TBI surgery, particularly in terms of complications, recovery time, and neurological function.

This multi-center, comparative study involved adults aged 18-65 with moderate to severe TBI who required surgical intervention. Patients were grouped based on the surgical technique used: traditional craniotomy, endoscopic surgery, and robotic-assisted surgery. Data on surgical complications, recovery time, and neurological function were collected and analyzed. The study found that minimally invasive techniques were associated with fewer complications and shorter recovery times compared to traditional craniotomy. Robotic-assisted surgery, though precise, showed longer operating durations with comparable results to the endoscopic approach.

The findings suggest that minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries offer advantages over traditional craniotomy in terms of recovery and complications. These results have implications for clinical practice, indicating that less invasive techniques could improve patient outcomes. Further research is needed to explore long-term effects, cost-effectiveness, and the role of patient-specific factors in treatment success.