Abstract
This article presents a review of Craniectomy (CT) and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS), in order to compare the validity of these techniques in the treatment of Intracranial Hypertension (IH), since high intracranial pressure can generate irreversible deficits, such as cerebral herniation. Through the exposure of categories and characteristics, both from CT and MIS, it was sought to evaluate the best situation for the application of a certain method. The study clarifies the MIS methodology for Neuroendoscopic Removal and Stereotactic Aspiration, as well as its limitations and benefits. Similarly, the CT mechanism is described and the most favorable scenario for its use is discussed. Finally, it is concluded, from the data, that Minimally Invasive Surgery is favorable to the reduction of the bleeding rate, the risk of cerebral edema and lower infection rate, however limited in the necessary visualization of hemostasis and in the immediate relief of pressure intracranial, while CT allows undesirable consequences and is antagonistic to vessel homeostasis.