Supratotal surgical resection for low-grade glioma: a systematic review

D Kreatsoulas, M Damante, M Gruber, O Duru, JB Elder - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Low-grade gliomas are slow-growing, progressive tumors of the brain that
invariably become high grade. They present a challenging entity because they can invade …

Effect of awake craniotomy in glioblastoma in eloquent areas (GLIOMAP): a propensity score-matched analysis of an international, multicentre, cohort study

JKW Gerritsen, RH Zwarthoed, JL Kilgallon… - The Lancet …, 2022 - thelancet.com
Background Awake mapping has been associated with decreased neurological deficits and
increased extent of resection in eloquent glioma resections. However, its effect within …

Surgical Outcomes of Awake Craniotomy for Treatment of Arteriovenous Malformations in Eloquent Cortex: A Systematic Review

RK Rahman, N Majmundar, A San… - World Neurosurgery, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) located in eloquent brain regions are
historically associated with a poor prognosis. Awake craniotomy (AC) with the adjunct of …

Maximal safe resection of diffuse lower grade gliomas primarily within central lobe using cortical/subcortical direct electrical stimulation under awake craniotomy

S Yao, R Yang, C Du, C Jiang, Y Wang, C Peng… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Diffuse lower-grade glioma (DLGG) in the central lobe is a challenge for safe
resection procedures. To improve the extent of resection and reduce the risk of …

Awake Versus Asleep Craniotomy for Patients With Eloquent Glioma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

SA Sattari, J Rincon-Torroella, AR Sattari… - …, 2022 - journals.lww.com
METHODS: MEDLINE and PubMed were searched from inception to December 13, 2022.
Primary outcomes were the extent of resection (EOR), overall survival (month), progression …

Cortical–Subcortical Functional Preservation and Rehabilitation in Neuro-Oncology: Tractography-MIPS-IONM-TMS Proof-of-Concept Study

F Vitulli, D Kalaitzoglou, C Soumpasis… - Journal of Personalized …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Surgical management of deep-seated brain tumors requires precise functional navigation
and minimally invasive surgery. Preoperative mapping using navigated transcranial …

[HTML][HTML] Advancements in Imaging and Neurosurgical Techniques for Brain Tumor Resection: A Comprehensive Review

NH Vadhavekar, T Sabzvari, S Laguardia, T Sheik… - Cureus, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Brain tumor surgery has witnessed significant advancements over the past few decades,
resulting in improved patient outcomes. Despite these advancements, brain tumors remain a …

Level I and II deficits—A clinical survey on international practice of awake craniotomy and definitions of postoperative “major” and “minor” deficits

M Vooijs, FC Robertson, SE Blitz… - Neuro-Oncology …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Background Awake craniotomy (AC) is a technique that balances maximum resection and
minimal postoperative deficits in patients with intracranial tumors. To aid in the comparability …

Intraoperative Stimulation Mapping in Neurosurgery for Anesthesiologists—Part 1: The Technical Nuances

NS Masohood, G Paquin-Lanthier… - … and Critical Care, 2023 - thieme-connect.com
Brain mapping has evolved tremendously in the past decade, fueled by advances in
functional neuroimaging technology in neuro-oncology and epilepsy surgery. Despite this …

Ensuring quality of life after a craniotomy: a comparison of awake and 'asleep'cortical mapping

F Ramadan - British Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 2024 - magonlinelibrary.com
A craniotomy is an intensive and invasive procedure, and many patients will be initially
alarmed at the prospect of remaining fully or partially awake during such a major operation …