Washington E-Newsletter

Position Statement Issued on Minimally Invasive Surgery for Intracerebral Hemorrhage Evacuation by Non-Neurosurgeons

The AANS, the CNS, and AANS/CNS Joint Cerebrovascular Section have issued a position statement asserting that minimally invasive surgical evacuation of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) should be performed exclusively by board-certified or board-eligible neurosurgeons. The statement underscores the procedural complexity, need for comprehensive neurosurgical training, and evidence-based outcomes supporting specialized expertise.   

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