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Groundbreaking Keyhole Surgery Through Eye Socket Performed in UK First

Groundbreaking Keyhole Surgery Through Eye Socket Performed in UK First

Pioneering approach offers new hope for previously inoperable brain tumours
In a medical first for the United Kingdom, doctors have successfully removed a brain tumour through keyhole surgery via a patient’s eye socket.

Ruvimbo Kaviya, 40, became the inaugural patient to undergo this innovative procedure at the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.

The operation targeted a tumour in the cavernous sinus, positioned beneath the brain and behind the eyes, a location traditionally deemed inoperable or requiring extensive surgery.

The procedure used is known as the endoscopic trans-orbital approach, marking it as the first of its kind in the UK. The surgery, performed in just three hours, allowed Kaviya to walk the same day.

This method is seen as a viable option for some UK patients whose tumours were once considered inoperable.

Kaviya was diagnosed with meningioma in 2023 due to severe headaches.

Following consultation with Spanish experts, she underwent the novel operation in February 2024. Her recovery involved only minimal side effects, such as a small scar and temporary double vision.

Surgeons meticulously prepared for the operation, rehearsing on 3D models and in a cadaver lab.

The team, led by neurosurgeon Asim Sheikh and maxillofacial surgeon Jiten Parmar, focused on minimizing brain impact by accessing the tumour directly.

The innovative technique included making a small cut in the eye socket’s outer wall to enhance access.

This development offers a promising future for many patients with hard-to-reach brain tumours, potentially expanding the treatment options beyond traditional methods that involve substantial skull removal and associated complications.
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