Ravi S, Slsaadawi G, Stenger C, Aziz W, AlOlama M, Ahmed A, Baldrighi C, Mendonca D. Integrated endoscopic craniosynostosis surgery and cranial orthosis programme: first case series from the United Arab Emirates. Journal Craniofacial Surgery 2023, Dec 13

Craniosynostosis results from premature fusion of the cranial sutures. There has been a continuous evolution of surgical correction techniques from an extensive open procedure to the minimally invasive technique.

This novel surgical technique has never been previously done in the UAE and this article documents the experience of the first team to endoscopically correct craniosynostosis with planning, surgical techniques, and customized helmet therapy.