Technical description reveals stable, effective surgical method for ventral lesions, suggesting broader adoption.
The mini far-lateral approach provides comparable petroclival exposure, compared with both the classical and keyhole variants, by combining surgical effectiveness with the preservation of stability. These results support its adoption as the standard method for ventral and ventrolateral craniovertebral lesions, with wider condylectomy or fusion reserved for specific trajectory-driven indications.
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