Development of a Neuroendoscopy Atlas for the Teaching of Neuroanatomy and Neurosurgery

Authors

  • Maria Eduarda de Oliveira Fernandes Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Curso de Medicina, Laboratório de Anatomia Funcional Aplicado à Clínica e à Cirurgia, Uberlândia, MG, Brasil.
  • Silvio Sarmento Lessa Neurocirurgião integrante do Laboratório de Anatomia Funcional Aplicado à Clínica e à Cirurgia do Curso de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, MG, Brasil.
  • Walison Justiniano Pinto Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Curso de Medicina, Laboratório de Anatomia Funcional Aplicado à Clínica e à Cirurgia, Uberlândia, MG, Brasil.
  • Guilherme Isaias de Paula Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Curso de Medicina, Laboratório de Anatomia Funcional Aplicado à Clínica e à Cirurgia, Uberlândia, MG, Brasil.
  • Thelma Renata Parada Simão Universidade Paulista- UNIP, Anatomia Humana, São Paulo, SP, Brasil
  • Rosângela Martins Araújo Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Curso de Medicina, Laboratório de Anatomia Funcional Aplicado à Clínica e à Cirurgia, Uberlândia, MG, Brasil.
  • Alexandre Cardoso Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Grupo de Realidade Virtual e Aumentada, Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica, Uberlândia, MG, Brasil.Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Grupo de Realidade Virtual e Aumentada, Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica, Uberlândia, MG, Brasil.
  • Gerson Flavio Mendes de Lima Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Grupo de Realidade Virtual e Aumentada, Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica, Uberlândia, MG, Brasil.Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Grupo de Realidade Virtual e Aumentada, Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica, Uberlândia, MG, Brasil.
  • Karina do Valle Marques Universidade Federal de Uberlândia Faculdade de Medicina Departamento de Cirurgia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-8169.2025v7n11p1974-1985

Keywords:

neuroendoscopia, anatomia, atlas , neurocirurgia base de crânio

Abstract

Introduction: The high complexity of the anatomical structures in the skull base and ventricular region makes learning neuroendoscopy a challenge for students and residents in training. Objective: To develop an atlas based on surgical images obtained through the neuroendoscopy technique to improve the understanding of the anatomical structures in this region. Methods: Surgical images acquired from adult patients of both sexes at a university hospital by the Neurosurgery Service were selected, and each anatomical structure was outlined and labeled, forming a structured image database. The interactive atlas was created and is available at www.anatomiabrasil.com.br, allowing the incorporation of menus, interactivity, and highlighting of structures through mouse clicks or touches. Results: This is the first interactive atlas of the skull base and ventricular regions applying the neuroendoscopy surgical technique for mapping anatomical structures, enabling visualization of spatial relationships and neuroendoscopy access pathways. Conclusion: The interactive atlas provides a reference for understanding essential anatomical structures for neuroendoscopy procedures. Future studies are needed to evaluate the learning effectiveness of this newly developed tool.

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2025-11-25

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Fernandes, M. E. de O., Lessa, S. S., Pinto, W. J., Paula, G. I. de, Simão, T. R. P., Araújo, R. M., Cardoso, A., Lima, G. F. M. de, & Marques, K. do V. (2025). Development of a Neuroendoscopy Atlas for the Teaching of Neuroanatomy and Neurosurgery. Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences, 7(11), 1974–1985. https://doi.org/10.36557/2674-8169.2025v7n11p1974-1985

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Vol. 7 No. 11 (2025): BJIHS QUALIS B3 - FATOR DE IMPACTO SJIF 5.807 - ÍNDICE H 19

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Copyright (c) 2025 Maria Eduarda de Oliveira Fernandes, Silvio Sarmento Lessa, Walison Justiniano Pinto, Guilherme Isaias de Paula, Thelma Renata Parada Simão, Rosângela Martins Araújo, Alexandre Cardoso, Gerson Flavio Mendes de Lima, Karina do Valle Marques

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