Innovative Surgery Removes Rare Brain, Spine Tumors | JQJO

19-year-old Karla Flores was diagnosed with two rare chordomas, one near her brainstem and another on her spine. Neurosurgeon Dr. Mohamed Labib devised a groundbreaking "third nostril" surgical approach, accessing the spinal tumor through her eye socket, avoiding traditional spinal surgery. The complex, 20-hour procedure successfully removed both tumors, though Flores faces ongoing recovery and significant medical debt. Labib hopes this innovative technique will benefit future patients with similarly located tumors.