Interhemispheric Transcallosal Interforniceal Approach for Retroforaminal Colloid Cysts of the Third Ventricle: Technical Note & Case Series

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness of the interhemispheric transcallosal interforniceal approach for removing retroforaminal colloid cysts while maintaining cognitive function.
• Used the interhemispheric transcallosal interforniceal approach for cyst resection.
• Focused on colloid cysts located posterior to the foramen of Monro.
• Case series of patients treated with this technique.
• Successful resection of colloid cysts was achieved in all cases.
• Cognitive function was preserved post-surgery.
• No complications were reported related to the approach.