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January 2026
An original research project at the crossroads of medicine and anthropology
This doctoral research lies at the crossroads of biological and medical anthropology, adopting an interdisciplinary approach that integrates paleoanthropology, paleoimaging, and neurology. The project focuses on Moyamoya disease, a rare cerebrovascular disorder characterized by progressive stenosis of the terminal carotid arteries, variably compensated by the development of intra- and extracranial collateral networks involving the external...
Skull Base 360°: An International Program Kicks Off at IRCAD
Skull Base 360°: An International Program Kicks Off at IRCAD Today marks the start of the international program “Skull Base 360-Degree – The Full Spectrum Micro-Endo-Radiosurgery” at IRCAD, a 5-day intensive course entirely dedicated to the surgical and radiosurgical management of skull base lesions. Directed by Prof. Sébastien Froelich, this course brings together leading international experts and...
High-Precision Radiosurgery Featured on France Télévisions
High-precision cerebral radiosurgery is gaining increased visibility among the general public. France Télévisions recently aired a report highlighting this innovative approach, with a focus on the ZAP-X technology used at Lariboisière Hospital (AP-HP). The feature showcases major advances in stereotactic brain radiotherapy, a non-invasive technique that allows certain intracranial lesions to be treated with extreme accuracy,...
November 2025
Transorbital Eyebrow Lacrimal Keyhole Approach (TELKA)
Case highlight: A 64-year-old man with partial seizures underwent resection of a meningioma arising from the lateral wall of the cavernous sinus using a transorbital eyebrow lacrimal keyhole approach (TELKA). By removing the lip of the superolateral orbital rim (“lacrimal keyhole”) through an eyebrow incision, the surgical team achieved optimal microscopic and endoscopic visualization without hazardous...
October 2025
Specific focus on the basal dura for improving Cushing’s disease surgery: a cohort study
Background and objectives In Cushing’s disease, the rate of endocrine remission after surgery reaches about 80% in expert centers. However, due to the tumor’s ability to invade surrounding dural structures, hypercortisolism persists in 20% of patients or recurs in 15%. To improve remission likelihood, tumor resection can be extended to the dura in patients...
September 2025
Cog-First: Standardization of a Tablet-Based Self-Administered Cognitive Screening
Background Acquired brain injuries can lead to subtle cognitive impairments that are often difficult to detect, yet significantly influence long-term functional outcomes. Cog-First was developed as a self-administered, tablet-based cognitive screening tool designed to evaluate executive function, memory, and attention in approximately 20 minutes, starting from the acute phase after brain injury. Aim To establish reliable normative data...
Endoscopic surgery for acromegaly: results from a large French-Italian study (25 years of experience)
Introduction Acromegaly is a rare condition caused by excessive growth hormone secretion, usually due to a benign pituitary tumor (adenoma). The standard treatment is endonasal endoscopic surgery, which allows removal of the tumor through the nose using a camera. A large international study Two expert neurosurgical teams, in France and Italy, analyzed 822 patients operated between 1998 and 2022. This...
Oral contraceptives and risk of intracranial meningioma: insights from a French nationwide study
Introduction A recent case-control study based on the French National Health Data System (SNDS) assessed the association between the use of progestin-only oral contraceptives and the risk of intracranial meningioma requiring surgery. This large-scale analysis, including more than 92,000 women in France, provides important insights for clinical practice. Methods Study population: 8,391 women who underwent surgery for intracranial...