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UK Surgeons Achieve Groundbreaking Tumor Removal via Eye Socket

UK Surgeons Achieve Groundbreaking Tumor Removal via Eye Socket
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7 Highlights
  • Leeds surgeons use eye socket for brain tumor surgery in UK first.
  • Ruvimbo Kaviya had an inoperable tumor removed with a new technique.
  • Endoscopic trans-orbital approach avoids direct brain pressure.
  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust performed surgery in February.
  • 3D models and cadavers aided surgery rehearsal.
  • Kaviya walked same day after three-hour, minimally invasive surgery.
  • Procedure offers hope for patients with inoperable tumors.
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