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September 26, 2025Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences / Journal Canadien des Sciences Neurologiques

Practice patterns of Canadian neurosurgeons in laparoscopic-assisted placement of ventriculoperitoneal shunts

JM Heppner Balgess Abdullah Ajlan Shannon Hart Malavan Ragulojan Michael A. Rizzuto Alexander Mastrolonardo Nicole Coote MM Chow Myeong‐Jin Kim

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Key Points

Survey reveals diverse practice patterns in laparoscopic-assisted placement of ventriculoperitoneal shunts among Canadian neurosurgeons, highlighting differing approaches.
Findings show that practice patterns may impact patient outcomes related to ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement, suggesting a need for standardized protocols.
Assessment of neurosurgeons' techniques reveals gaps in consistency, prompting discussions on training and best practices in laparoscopic-assisted procedures.
Variability in practice reflects broader trends in surgical interventions, pointing to the necessity for ongoing education and collaboration in the field.

Implication

Survey examines laparoscopic-assisted technique trends among neurosurgeons, indicating variability in practice patterns.

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Heppner et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d909fc41e1c178a14f5c4b https://doi.org/10.1017/cjn.2025.10433

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