NeurosurgeryPub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2025-03-14DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000003376
Alexander A Khalessi
{"title":"Presidential Address to the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons.","authors":"Alexander A Khalessi","doi":"10.1227/neu.0000000000003376","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1227/neu.0000000000003376","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19276,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgery","volume":"71 Supplement_1","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143625514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurosurgeryPub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2024-08-30DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000003158
Alexander Tenorio, Michael G Brandel, Carson P McCann, Marcos Real, Jay J Doucet, Todd W Costantini, David R Santiago-Dieppa, Michael Levy, Joseph D Ciacci
{"title":"Increased Traumatic Brain Injury Severity and Mortality in Undocumented Immigrants.","authors":"Alexander Tenorio, Michael G Brandel, Carson P McCann, Marcos Real, Jay J Doucet, Todd W Costantini, David R Santiago-Dieppa, Michael Levy, Joseph D Ciacci","doi":"10.1227/neu.0000000000003158","DOIUrl":"10.1227/neu.0000000000003158","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>Health disparities related to traumatic brain injury (TBI) have focused on socioeconomic status, race, and ethnicity. We sought to characterize TBI patterns and outcomes based on undocumented status.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Patients who presented to University of California, San Diego Health Trauma Center with a TBI between 2019 and 2022 were identified and stratified based on undocumented status. Undocumented immigrants were identified using validated methods of absent or invalid social security number and key terms through chart review. Demographic information, injury characteristics, and neurosurgical interventions were recorded. Univariable and multivariable analyses were performed to determine the impact of patient factors on outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 1654 patients with TBI, 76 (4.6%) were undocumented. Undocumented immigrants were younger (50 vs 60 years; P < .001) and had higher Injury Severity Score (17 vs 13; P < .001). They presented from farther distances (12.8 vs 5.3 miles, P < .001) with greater midline shift (1.49 vs 0.91 mm; P = .003). A greater proportion had basal cistern compression/effacement (14% vs 4.6%; P = .001) and required neurosurgical intervention (18% vs 9.6%; P = .012). Undocumented immigrants had higher hospital charges ($208 403 vs $128 948; P < .001), length of stay (5 vs 4 days; P = .002), and were discharged to a health facility at a lower rate (18% vs 32%; P = .012). They had nearly double the mortality rate (14% vs 7.3%; P = .021), with undocumented status trending as a predictor on multivariable regression (odds ratio = 2.87; P = .052).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Undocumented immigrants presented from farther distances with increased TBI severity, likely from both more severe trauma and delayed presentation, requiring more neurosurgical intervention. They also had greater length of stay, charges, and nearly double the mortality rate. Importantly, undocumented status was a strong predictor for mortality. Despite worse outcomes, they were discharged to a health care facility at a lower rate. Advocacy efforts should be directed at increasing health care coverage and migrant community engagement and education.</p>","PeriodicalId":19276,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":"802-810"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142110013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurosurgeryPub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2024-10-28DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000003213
Sunny Abdelmageed, Prottusha Sarkar, Nathan A Shlobin, Daniel G Davila, Matthew B Potts
{"title":"Laparoscopic-Assisted Peritoneal Access in Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Sunny Abdelmageed, Prottusha Sarkar, Nathan A Shlobin, Daniel G Davila, Matthew B Potts","doi":"10.1227/neu.0000000000003213","DOIUrl":"10.1227/neu.0000000000003213","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and objectives: </strong>The most common treatment of hydrocephalus is ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunting. Peritoneal access is commonly conducted through an open laparotomy, but laparoscopic peritoneal access is gaining popularity. Many studies have reported the benefits of minimally invasive laparoscopic peritoneal access, but there is no consensus on its use. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare open laparotomy vs laparoscopic peritoneal access in VP shunting.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines using 3 databases. Twelve studies included only adults, 3 included only pediatric patients, and 3 included both adults and pediatric patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared with open laparotomy, laparoscopic peritoneal access was associated with a reduction in distal shunt failure (6.1% vs 2.2%, P = .01), operative time (69.4 vs 56.3 minutes, P < .001), and length of stay (LOS) (9.6 vs 7.3 days, P < .001). There were no differences in proximal shunt failure, total shunt failure, intraoperative complications, or infection rate. In the pediatric population, laparoscopic access was associated with a reduced LOS (7.8 vs 5.9 days, P < .001). Heterogeneity was high but explained by the varying study populations and techniques.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Laparoscopic peritoneal access for VP shunt insertion is associated with improved outcomes, including reduced distal shunt failure, reduced operative time, and reduced hospital LOS, when compared with open laparotomy and should be considered for shunt insertion. Additional studies are necessary to further determine the benefit of laparoscopic access, especially in the pediatric population.</p>","PeriodicalId":19276,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":"734-743"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142504923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurosurgeryPub Date : 2025-04-01Epub Date: 2024-11-14DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000003287
Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, Georgios A Zenonos, Juan C Fernandez-Miranda, Paul A Gardner
{"title":"Commentary: Is It Justified to Sacrifice the Pituitary Stalk During Craniopharyngioma Surgery? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Hussam Abou-Al-Shaar, Georgios A Zenonos, Juan C Fernandez-Miranda, Paul A Gardner","doi":"10.1227/neu.0000000000003287","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1227/neu.0000000000003287","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19276,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgery","volume":"96 4","pages":"e81-e82"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143625523","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurosurgeryPub Date : 2025-03-28DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000003437
Hong Kyung Shin, Sun Woo Jang, Jin Hoon Park
{"title":"In Reply: Surgery on the C3-4 Level and the Presence of Ligamentum Flavum Hypertrophy Increases the Risk of 30-Day Reoperation Rate After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.","authors":"Hong Kyung Shin, Sun Woo Jang, Jin Hoon Park","doi":"10.1227/neu.0000000000003437","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1227/neu.0000000000003437","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19276,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143730909","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurosurgeryPub Date : 2025-03-28DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000003436
Atul Goel
{"title":"Letter: Surgery on the C3-4 Level and the Presence of Ligamentum Flavum Hypertrophy Increases the Risk of 30-Day Reoperation Rate After Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion.","authors":"Atul Goel","doi":"10.1227/neu.0000000000003436","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1227/neu.0000000000003436","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19276,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143730913","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurosurgeryPub Date : 2025-03-27DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000003415
Chloe Dumot, Abdullah Keles, Mustafa K Baskaya
{"title":"In Reply: Nighttime Treatment of Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms are Associated With Poor Outcomes.","authors":"Chloe Dumot, Abdullah Keles, Mustafa K Baskaya","doi":"10.1227/neu.0000000000003415","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1227/neu.0000000000003415","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19276,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143720887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
NeurosurgeryPub Date : 2025-03-27DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000003420
Siddharth Shah, Brandon Lucke-Wold
{"title":"Letter: MicroRNA Analysis in Meningiomas With Different Degrees of Tissue Stiffness: A Potential Tool for Effective Preoperative Planning.","authors":"Siddharth Shah, Brandon Lucke-Wold","doi":"10.1227/neu.0000000000003420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1227/neu.0000000000003420","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19276,"journal":{"name":"Neurosurgery","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143720889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}