UK Surgeons Perform Groundbreaking Keyhole Surgery to Remove 'Inoperable' Tumour

Leeds medical team uses innovative eye socket approach to successfully remove a hard-to-reach head tumour previously deemed untreatable.

A UK-first operation removed a meningioma from a patient's cavernous sinus using keyhole surgery through the eye socket.
The minimally invasive procedure avoided traditional methods that involve removing part of the skull and moving the brain, reducing risks like seizures.
The surgical team rehearsed extensively using 3D-printed models and cadaver labs, ensuring precision and safety during the operation.
The patient, Ruvimbo Kaviya, a nurse and mother of three, experienced significant pain relief and returned to work three months after the surgery.
This breakthrough technique offers new hope for patients with tumours previously considered inoperable due to their location.