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Minimally Invasive Surgery May Lower ICH Mortality

Meta-analysis finds improved survival and functional outcomes in intracerebral hemorrhage, though evidence remains low certainty

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    Minimally invasive surgery may reduce mortality in ICH patients.

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    Endoscopic surgery associates with a 34% relative mortality reduction.

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    Minimally invasive puncture surgery shows a 23% reduction.

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    Improved functional independence linked to these techniques.

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    Low certainty in findings due to study heterogeneity.

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    Calls for standardized randomized trials to confirm results.

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    Conventional craniotomy shows no significant improvements over medical therapy.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery May Lower ICH Mortality

Meta-analysis finds improved survival and functional outcomes in intracerebral hemorrhage, though evidence remains low certainty

  • by Olivia Anderson

  • February 19, 2026

  • 3 min

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