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Data from two patients with large posthemicraniectomy cranial defects who underwent sleeve CP were used for illustration purposes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results:<\/jats:title>\n Less than half of the scar was reopened. The operative time was under 1 h. Both patients had no postoperative complications, were discharged pain-free on postoperative day 2, and reported high satisfaction with the cosmetic results at the 1-month follow-up. Postoperative computed tomography scans confirmed optimal cranial implant positioning.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n We provide proof of principle for endoscope-assisted minimally invasive CP for large cranial defects using custom 3D-printed cranial implants. Based on our initial experience in two patients, this approach appears technically feasible and allows precise implant placement with limited scalp dissection and minimal intraoperative bleeding. 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