Is Less Actually More? An Evaluation of Surgical Outcomes Between Endoscopic Suturectomy and Open Cranial Vault Remodeling for Craniosynostosis

Abstract

Both open CVR and endoscopic suturectomy are effective in treating deformities due to craniosynostosis. The endoscopic suturectomy had significantly shorter operative and anesthesia time as well as overall and PICU length of stay. CVR was associated with greater intraoperative blood loss and more frequently required higher rates of blood transfusions.