Objective Optimal surgical pathway for lateral ventricle tumors is still controversial. The purpose of this study is to discuss the factors that affected the preference of the surgical techniques for removing lateral ventricle tumors. Methods A total of 47 patients underwent surgery for lateral ventricle tumors. The mean patient age was 42 years old. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging( MRI) images were examined to determine the location,expansion and size of each tumor. The transcallosal approach was u...