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Clinical Applications Bibliography
for cases using the NICO Myriad™

(Published/Presented Clinical Data Last Updated 07/16/23)

Open Procedures

  1. Pipsipati S, Smith KA, Shah K, Ebersole K, Chamoun RB, Camarata PJ. Intracerebral laser interstitial thermal therapy followed by tumor resection to minimize cerebral edema. Neurosurgical Focus. 2016; 41(4):E13. https://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2016.7.FOCUS16224
  2. Hong CS, Prevedello DM, Elder JB. Comparison of endoscope-versus microscope-assisted resection of deep-seated intracranial lesions using a minimally invasive port retractor system. J Neurosurg. 2016; 124(3): 799-810. http://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2015.1.JNS141113
  3. McLaughlin N, Kelly DF, Prevedello DM, Carrau RL, Kassam AB. Hemostasis management during completely endoscopic removal of a highly vascular intraparenchymal brain tumor: technique assessment. J Neurol Surg Part A. 2014; 75(1):42-47. https://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1325631
  4. McLaughlin N, Filho LFSD, Prevedello DM, Kelly DF, Carrau RL, Kassam AB. Side-cutting aspiration device for endoscopic and microscopic tumor removal. J Neurol Surg B. 2013; 73:11-20. https://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1304834
  5. Olson SL, Davis B, Garcia-Redmond J, Nichols P, Granger A, Xia MA. A novel way to remove pineal tumor using AxiEM electro-magnetic navigation via endoscopy and the NICO Myriad side cutting aspiration device. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. Session Radiosurgery and Brain Tumors, Presentation 34. 2013; 91(suppl 1):1-334.
  6. Albright AL, Okechi H. Use of the NICO Myriad device for tumor and cyst removals in a developing country. Childs Nerv Syst. 2012;28:599-604. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00381-012-1720-1
  7. Schwartz MS, Lekovic GP. Use of a reciprocating suction microdebrider for resection via the middle fossa approach of acoustic neuromas with significant cerebellopontine angle extension. J Neurol Surg B. 2012; 73-A297. https://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0032-1312345
  8. Fernandez-Miranda JC, Engh JA, Pathak SK, et al. High-definition fiber tracking guidance for intraparenchymal endoscopic port surgery. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2010; 113(5): 990-999. https://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2009.10.JNS09933

Endonasal & Transsphenoidal Applications

  1. Gagliardi F, Chau AM, Mortini P, Caputy AJ, Gragnaniello C. Skull base neuroendoscopic training model using a fibrous injectable tumor polymer and the NICO Myriad. The Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. 2018; 29(1):e25-e28. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29049148/
  2. Forbes JA, Ordonez-Rubiano EG, Tomasiewicz HC, Banu MA, Younus I, Dobri GA, et al. Endonasal endoscopic Transsphenoidal resection of intrinsic third ventricular craniopharyngioma: surgical results. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2018; AOP. https://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2018.5.JNS18198
  3. Clark JV, Mandpe AH, Weber PB, Vogel H, Leng LZ. The unusual presentation of a myxoma within the sphenoid sinus: case report and review of literature. World Neurosurgery. 2017; 103: 951 e5-951 e12. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2017.04.019
  4. Tang D, Lobo BC, D’Anza B, Woodard T, Sindwani R. Advances in Microdebrider Technology: Improving Functionality and Expanding Utility. Otolaryngol Clin N Am. 2017; 10 pages AOP. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2017.01.009
  5. Farrell CJ, Nyquist GG, Farag AA, Rosen MR, Evans JJ. Principles of Pituitary Surgery. Otolaryngol Clin N Am. 2016;49:95-106. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2015.09.005
  6. Banu MA, Mehta A, Ottenhausen M, et al. Endoscope-assisted endonasal versus supraorbital keyhole resection of olfactory groove meningiomas: comparison and combination of 2 minimally invasive approaches. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2015; 124(3): 605-620. https://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2015.1.JNS141884
  7. Yadav YR, Nishtha Y, Vijay P, Shailendra R, Yatin K. Endoscopic endonasal trans-sphenoid management of craniopharyngiomas. Asian Journal of Neurosurgery. 2015; 10(1). https://dx.doi.org/10.4103/1793-5482.151502
  8. Christian E, Harris B, Wrobel B, Zada G. Endoscopic endonasal transphenoidal surgery:
    implementation of an operative and perioperative checklist. Neurosurgical Focus. 2014; 37(4). https://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2014.7.FOCUS14360
  9. Filho LFSD, Prevedello DM, Patel MR, Otto BA, Carrau RL. Perioperative considerations: planning, intraoperative and postoperative management. Curr Otorhinolaryngol Rep. 2013; 1(4): 183-190. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40136-013-0030-9
  10. Dlouhy BJ, Dahdaleh NS, Greenlee JDW. Emerging technology in intracranial neuroendoscopy: application of the NICO Myriad. Neurosurgical Focus. 2011; 30(4):E6. https://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2011.2.FOCUS10312
  11. Garcia-Navarro V, Lancman G, Guerrero-Maldonado A, Anand VK, Schwartz TH. Use of a side-cutting aspiration device for resection of tumors during endoscopic endonasal approaches. Neurosurgical Focus. 2011; 30(4):E13. https://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2011.1.FOCUS10302

Ventriculoscopic Applications

  1. Tosi U, Uribe-Cardenas R, Lara-Reyna J, Villamater FN, Perera I, Steig PE, et al. Transseptal interforniceal endoscopic removal of superiorly recessed colliod cysts. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2022; 137(3): 813-819.
    https://doi.org/10.3171/2021.11.JNS211754
  2. Eseonu CI. Surgical Considerations in Endoscopic Pituitary Dissection for Neurosurgery. Otolaryngologic Clinics. 2022; 55(2): 389-395.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.otc.2021.12.009
  3. Aylmore H, Dimitrakakis E, Carmichael J, Khan DZ, Stoyanov D, Dorward NL, et al. Specialised Surgical Instruments for Endoscopic and Endoscope-Assisted Neurosurgery: A Systematic Review of Safety, Efficacy, and Usability. Cancers. 2022; 14(12): 2931.
    https://doi.org/10.3390/cancers14122931
  4. Song R, Ali M, Smith C, Jankowitz B, Horn D, Mocco J, et al. Initial experience with the NICO Myriad device for minimally invasive endoscopic evacuation of intracerebral hemorrhage. Operative Neurosurgery. 2022; 23(3):194-199. https://doi.org/10.1227/ons.0000000000000281
  5. Greco E, Cortez GM, Monteiro A, Granja M, Garrity K, Han S, et al. Combined Neuroendoscopic Techniques in the Management of Pediatric Brain and Skull Base Tumors: A Single-Institutional Case Series. World Neurosurgery. 2022; 164: e134-e142.
    http://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2022.04.045
  6. Henderson F Jr, Hubbard ZS, Jones S, Barley J, Frankel B. Endoscopic decompression of epidural spinal metastasis causing lumbar radiculopathy through a transforaminal approach: report of two cases. AME Case Reports. 2020; 4:2. http://dx.doi.org/10.21037/acr.2019.12.02
  7. Shao J, Witek A, Borghei-Razavi H, Bain M, Recinos PF. Endoscopic evacuation of intracerebral hematoma utilizing a side-cutting aspiration device. Operative Neurosurgery. 2019; AOP. https://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ons/opz309
  8. Song R, Nistal DA, Pan JS, Mocco J, Kellner C. Minimally invasive endoscopic evacuation of intracerebral hemorrhage is safe with the NICO Myriad. Abstract SO-044 presented at: 2019 World Intracranial Hemorrhage Conference. May 19-21, 2019; Granada, Spain. https://worldich.org/2019/scientific-information/abstract-e-book#.XSOGGOhKjnY
  9. Trelles M, Ahmed AK, Mitchell CH, Josue-Torres I, Rigamonti D, Blitz AM. Natural history of endoscopic third ventriculostomy in adults: serial evaluation with high-resolution CISS. American Journal of Neuro Radiology. 2019; 39(12):2231-2236. https://doi.org/10.3174/ajnr.A5861
  10. Chatrath A, Mastorakos P, Mehta GU, Wilderman M, Moosa S, Jane Jr. JA. Ganglioma arising from the septum pellucidum: case report and review of the literature. Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2019; 54:36-45. https://doi.org/10.1159/000495043
  11. Dakson A, McNeely P. NICO-assisted neuroendoscopic management of enlarging subependymal giant cell astrocytoma in tuberous sclerosis complex: a case report. Le Journal Canadian Des Sciences Neurologiques. 2018; Suppl 2(S28): P.050. https://doi.org/10.1017/cjn.2018.152
  12. Lang M, Habboub G, Moore NZ, Recinos VMR, Mohammadi AM, Nagel S, et al. Neuroendoscopic evacuation of intraventricular empyema using a side-cutting aspiration device. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 2018; 47: 323-327. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2017.09.029
  13. Moore RJ, Scherer A, Fulkerson DH. Frontal burr hole approach for neuroendoscopic resection of craniopharyngioma with the NICO Myriad device: report of two cases. Childs Nerv Syst. 2017; 33(4): 659-664. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00381-017-3386-1
  14. Latif AMA, Souweidane MM. Extruded contents of colloid cysts after endoscopic removal. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2016; 125(3): 570-575. https://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2015.6.JNS142676
  15. Goodwin CR, Sankey EW, Jusue-Torres I, et al. The use of an aspirating/resecting device to reduce stoma closure following endoscopic third ventriculostomy for aqueductal stenosis. Operative Neurosurgery. 2015; 11(4): 512-517. https://doi.org/10.1227/NEU.0000000000000920
  16. Santos MM, Souweidane MM. Purely endoscopic resection of a choroid plexus papilloma of the third ventricle: case report. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2015; 16(1): 54-57. https://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2014.12.PEDS14287
  17. Di Leva A, Tam M, Tschabitscher M, Cusimano MD. A journey into the technical evolution of neuroendoscopy. World Neurosurgery. Journal of Neurosurgery. 2014; 82(6): e777-e789. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2014.09.005
  18. Bahuleyan B, Fisher W, Robinson S, Cohen AR. Endoscopic transventricular selective amygdalohippocampectomy: cadaveric demonstration of a new operative approach. World Neurosurgery. 2013; July-Aug:80(1-2):178-82. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2012.10.005
  19. Mohanty A. The current role of endoscopes in intracranial tumor surgery. J Neurosci Rural Practice. 2013; 4(1): 3-5. https://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0976-3147.105599
  20. Mohanty A, Thompson BJ, Patterson J. Initial experience with endoscopic side cutting aspiration system in pure neuroendoscopic excision of large intraventricular tumors. World Neurosurgery. 2013; 80(5): 655 e.15-655 e.21. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2012.11.070
  21. McLaughlin N, Prevedello DM, Engh J, Kelly DF, Kassam AB. Endoneurosurgical resection of intraventricular and intraparenchymal lesions using the port technique. World Neurosurgery. 2013; 79(2 Supplement 18): e1-e8. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2012.02.022
  22. Nduom EKE, Sribnick EA, Ormond DR, Hadjipanayis CG. Neuroendoscopic resection of intraventricular tumors and cysts through a working channel with a variable aspiration tissue resector: a feasibility and safety study. Minimally Invasive Surgery. 2013; 2013:8 pages. https://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/471805
  23. Albright AL, Okechi H. Use of the NICO Myriad device for tumor and cyst removals in a developing country. Childs Nerv Syst. 2012;28:599-604. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00381-012-1720-1
  24. Dlouhy BJ, Dahdaleh NS, Greenlee JDW. Emerging technology in intracranial neuroendoscopy: application of the NICO Myriad. Neurosurgical Focus. 2011; 30(4):E6. https://dx.doi.org/10.3171/2011.2.FOCUS10312

Skull Base Applications

  1. Robles JR, Bhargava M, Benner D, Graffeo C, Lawton MT, Porter RW, et al. Myriad ways to skin the nerve: preliminary experience with a side-cutting mechanical aspirator for vestibular schwannoma resection. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base. 2022; 83(S 01): S1-S270.
    https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0042-1743909
  2. James J, Irace AL, Gudis DA, Overdevest JB. Simulation training in endoscopic skull base surgery: A scoping review. MedNexus. 2022; 8(1):73-81. https://mednexus.org/doi/full/10.1002/wjo2.11
  3. Kassam A, Corsten M, Rovin R. Chapter 19: The expanded endonasal approach to skull base meningiomas. P. Cappabianca et al. (eds.), Midline Skull Base Surgery. 2016; 215-221. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-21533-4_19
  4. Patel SK, Husain Q, Kuperan AB, Eloy JA, Liu JK. Utility of a rotation-suction microdebrider for tumor removal in endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery. Journal of Clin Neurosci. 2013; 21(1): 142-147.
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2013.02.031