*Hyderabad:* In a pioneering medical achievement, neurosurgeons at AIG Hospitals have successfully removed a complex brain tumor using a groundbreaking approach that avoids traditional skull incisions. This novel method, known as the “Endoscopic Lateral Transorbital Approach,” involves accessing the brain tumor through a small path around the eye socket with a neuro-endoscope, rather than making large skin or skull incisions.The patient, a 54-year-old woman, had been experiencing right-sided visual blurring and headaches for six months, initially treated as viral encephalitis with no improvement. Further evaluation revealed she had a spheno-orbital cavernous meningioma (SOM), a benign tumor located at the junction of the sphenoid bone, the eye socket, and the cavernous sinus at the skull’s base.Dr. Abhirama Chandra Gabbita, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at AIG Hospitals, explained, “After extensive discussions with our neurosurgical and ophthalmology teams, we determined that this innovative approach was suitable for the patient’s condition. We are excited to have successfully performed the operation, setting a new standard in neurosurgery.”Dr. Subodh Raju, Director of Neurosurgery at AIG Hospitals, highlighted the benefits of this technique: “The endoscopic approach enables tumor removal through a minimal incision, which prevents direct contact or compression of the brain during the procedure. This results in reduced trauma to surrounding tissues and a quicker recovery. The patient showed remarkable improvement and was discharged just two days after the surgery, with no visible scars.”This advancement represents a significant shift away from traditional methods that involve extensive skin incisions, cutting the temporalis muscle, and skull bone removal. The success of this approach marks a notable milestone in neurosurgical practice, emphasizing less invasive techniques and improved patient outcomes.