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Skull Base Program
Our comprehensive skull base surgery program offers the highest level of care through innovative, leading-edge treatments for all cancerous and non-cancerous skull base tumors and other skull base conditions.
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Since 1983, our comprehensive skull base surgery team has been dedicated to providing the highest quality care possible for all—including the most complex—skull base conditions affecting the nerves, bones and tissues between the brain and neck, throat, ears, nose and eyes. We receive referrals from all over the U.S. and are home to internationally recognized skull base surgery experts who focus on patient-centered, individualized care to maximize positive outcomes for our patients.
Conditions We Treat
At UC Health, our experts are equipped with the training and advanced resources to care for the most complex conditions. Our multidisciplinary team of otolaryngologists, neurosurgeons, ophthalmologists and more provide collaborative care for brain and neck, throat, ear, nose and eye problems.
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Cavernous Hemangiomas
- Cerebral and Spinal Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cerebrospinal Fluid (CFS) Leaks
- Chiari Malformations
- Chondrosarcoma
- Chordoma
- Craniopharyngioma
- Encephalocele
- Epidermoid Tumor
- Esthesioneuroblastoma
- Facial Nerve Schwannoma (Neuroma)
- Glomus Tumor
- Inverted Papilloma
- Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma
- Meningioma
- Neurofibromatosis
- Orbital Cavernous Hemangioma
- Pituicytoma
- Pituitary Tumor
- Rathke’s Cleft Cyst
- Sinonasal Malignancies
- Skull Base Trauma
- Temporal Bone Cancer
- Ventricular Tumors
Compassionate Healing Starts Here
For over 40 years, we’ve pioneered techniques to provide you with the highest level of care through the most advanced treatments available.
Advanced Diagnostics & Skull Base Treatments
Cerebrovascular Surgery
Endoscopic Endonasal Surgery
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy
One-Piece Orbitozygomatic Craniotomy
Skull Base Surgery
Transsphenoidal Approaches for Pituitary Tumor Resections and Encephalocele Repairs
YOUR PERSONALIZED CARE TEAM
Reimagining Your Future Ahead
Our multidisciplinary team, including head and neck surgeons, neurosurgeons, otologists to medical and radiation oncologists, neuroradiologists, and ophthalmologists, provide patient-centered, individualized care.
One of 10 centers in the country that perform auditory brainstem implantation.
Only accredited teaching institution in the region.
All specialties are present on-site providing patients access to 24/7 care.
Only center in the region offering proton beam radiation for treatment.
AUTHORING BREAKTHROUGHS
Revolutionizing Skull Base Care For Over Four Decades
Advancement Through Discovery
At UC Health, we have pioneered minimally invasive approaches to the cavernous sinus, as well as open skull base techniques and bypass, and original modifications to classic skull base approaches.
Leading-Edge Surgical Techniques
As the region’s only academic health system, UC Health continues to pioneer the newest advancements in surgical technology and leading-edge treatments. For example, the one-piece frontotemporal orbitozygomatic craniotomy was developed right here at the University of Cincinnati.
Minimally Invasive Approaches
Whenever possible, our team uses minimally invasive approaches to treat tumors, aneurysms and skull base conditions. Our legacy of innovation is evident. For example, the first eyelid approach to anterior skull base was developed by researchers at UC.
PATIENT CONNECTION
Elizabeth’s Story
In a matter of months, Elizabeth Wilson went from experiencing minor hearing loss to becoming a brain tumor patient. The wife and mother from Trussville, Alabama, began having balance issues and daily headaches. Her condition got worse over time. Discover more about Elizabeth's journey to recovery.
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