Intraventricular Endoscopic Surgery for Pediatric Hypothalamic Hamartomas: Surgical

represent a valuable option for the treatment of hypothabeen proposed as an alternative to monopolar dissurgical series and we performed a meta-analysis to provide an overall summary of the relevant literature. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective review of pediatric cases treated from 2016 to 2023. A description of the surgical procedures is provided, along with surgical outcomes and complications. We conducted a meta-analysis by selecting studies including pediatric patients with HH undergoing an endoscopic treatment and detailing epilepsy outcomes and postoperative complications. RESULTS: Fifteen pediatric patients were operated in the aforementioned period: 13 had a thulium laser disconnection (87%). Six patients were seizure free (40%) and 9 had improved seizures' control (60%) at last follow-up. No included 8 articles and our series in the meta-analysis, procedures. Engel class I was reported in 52% of patients,