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Review
. 2016 Nov;130(2):377-382.
doi: 10.1007/s11060-016-2180-3. Epub 2016 Jun 22.

Future directions of operative neuro-oncology

Robert C Rennert  1 , David R Santiago-Dieppa  1 , Javier Figueroa  1 , Nader Sanai  2 , Bob S Carter  3
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Review

Future directions of operative neuro-oncology

Robert C Rennert et al. J Neurooncol. 2016 Nov.

Abstract

Recent technological advancements have drastically improved the safety and surgical precision of operative neuro-oncology. These include techniques for avoiding critical functional structures through pre-operative mapping and trajectory planning, as well the development and refinement of minimally invasive surgical approaches. Innovations in intra-operative tumor mapping, and post-resection tumor ablation have further combined to improve surgical outcomes. This review highlights such advancements and discusses future directions within operative neuro-oncology.

Keywords: Minimally invasive surgery; Neuro-oncologic surgery; Pre-operative mapping.

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