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February 9, 2026Acta Neurochirurgica0 citationsOpen Access

Double-faced microprobe for vessel transposition in microvascular decompression: technical note

YNYoichi NonakaNHNaokazu HayashiYSYusuke Sasaki

Key Points

  • This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a double-faced microprobe in vessel management during microvascular decompression procedures.
  • Introduced a double-faced microprobe for simultaneous retraction and displacement of vessels.
  • Evaluated the probe's performance in selected surgical scenarios during microvascular decompression.
  • Assessed the safety and utility of the SWAN probe in microsurgery applications.
  • The double-faced microprobe improved intraoperative maneuverability.
  • The SWAN probe was found to be safe for surgical use.
  • Potential for broader application in various microsurgical procedures.

Abstract

The double-faced microprobe allows both retraction and displacement of offending vessels, improving intraoperative maneuverability in selected situations. Within the limits of this study, the SWAN probe appears to be a safe and useful adjunct for MVD and may have broader applicability in microsurgery.

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Nonaka et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698979d9f0ec2af6756e7d9dhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-026-06780-z
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