Surgical approaches to the orbit Indications and techniques
January 1, 1984 at 4:25 pmJOSEPH C. MAROON, M.D., AND JOHN S. KENNERDELL, M.D.
The authors review their experience with over 300 patients with orbital tumors, and summarize their surgical techniques and indications for each surgical approach. A fronto-orbital approach is described which is used for tumors with intracranial extension and for those located in the orbital apex and deep medial orbital compartment. Lateral micro-orbitotomy is used for tumors located in the superior, temporal, or inferior compartment of the orbit and those in the lateral apex. A medial microsurgical approach is used for tumors located medial to the optic nerve but not deep in the apex. By thus approaching tumors directly, optimal exposure is obtained and functional deficits are minimized. The pertinent surgical anatomy is illustrated and the technique of fine-needle aspiration biopsy is discussed. (J Neurosurg 60: 1226-1235, 1984)
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