“The two-point method” for brainstem lesions.”6 The two point method, selects the surgical approach to brainstem lesions that provides the best exposure, while minimizing tissue retraction. In this system, a line is drawn from the center point (point 1) through the superficial point (point 2) and out, toward the skull, subcutaneous tissues, and skin. This line dictates the approach to be used for resection of the lesion.6