Any surgical procedure carries a certain amount of surgical risk, and so does craniopharyngioma surgery. From a medical point of view, any surgical procedure carries certain risks. Craniopharyngioma is located at the base of the human brain, where a large number of nerves are distributed, such as the motor and optic nerves, as well as the internal carotid artery and endocrine gland tissues. There is a considerable risk of damage to these organs and nerves during surgery. During craniopharyngioma surgery, if the operation is not performed properly, it may cause intraoperative hemorrhage, resulting in shock or death of the patient. When the operation is performed incorrectly, it may cause cranial nerve dysfunction of the patient, resulting in difficulty in eye movement, loss of vision and other symptoms. When patients undergo craniopharyngioma surgery, they should choose regular and professional large hospitals to reduce the occurrence of surgical risks.