Surgical Animation: Endonasal Surgery

This surgical animation illustrates the advantages of the endonasal surgical approach, a minimally invasive technique used in neurosurgery. The animation features Dr. Theodore Schwartz, a distinguished professor and surgeon at Weill Cornell Medicine, who specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures.

The endonasal approach allows surgeons to access the brain through the nasal cavity, providing several key advantages:

• Minimally invasive access to the brain and skull base without external incisions
• Reduced recovery time compared to traditional open surgical approaches
• Lower risk of complications such as infection and scarring
• Better cosmetic outcomes with no visible external scars
• Precise visualization of critical anatomical structures
• Reduced blood loss during surgical procedures

This animation serves as an educational tool for medical students, residents, and healthcare professionals, as well as a communication aid for patient education and informed consent discussions.