Fronto-orbito-zygomatic (FOZ) Approach

Abstract

Surgical management of Skull --base pathologies remains one of the most challenging interventions for neurosurgeons. Advances in neuroimaging and surgical technologies coupled with promotion of tailored neurosurgical approaches promote precise clinical diagnosis, surgical planning and enhance neurosurgical outcome. The fronto-orbito-zygomatic (FOZ) approach with its variation welds multiple surgical avenues that facilitate better exposure and safe removal of the pathology. This approach is recommended for handling complex skull base tumors or vascular lesions located around the central skull base, cavernous sinus and upper clivus. The manuscript highlights detailed information about (FOZ) approach and how to master it.