BACKGROUND: Awake craniotomy (AC) enables real-time monitoring of cortical and
subcortical functions when lesions are in eloquent brain areas. AC patients are exposed to …

Following a great deal of progress in anesthetic management, awake craniotomy, which had
been a relatively rare approach, is now a commonly performed procedure for neurosurgical …

Abstract Background The European Low-Grade Glioma network indicated a need to better
understand common practices regarding the managing of diffuse low-grade gliomas. This …

Several anaesthetic approaches are available for the management of patients during awake
craniotomy. The choice of technique should be based on individual patient factors, location …

Background Hypnosis is a technique that could aid awake surgery protocols. The aim of the
present study is to describe the results of a preliminary experience of a cohort of patients …

Background Awake surgery has become a key treatment of diffuse low-grade gliomas
(DLGG) and is divided in three main phases: opening, tumor resection–during which the …

Introduction Many patients with glioma experience surgery-related language impairment.
This study developed a classification system to predict postoperative language prognosis …

Background Hypnosis describes a non-ordinary state of consciousness characterized by
focused attention, reduced awareness of the environment, a feeling of involuntariness …

Background Hypnosis can be a beneficial complementary anesthesia technique for a variety
of surgical procedures. Despite favorable scientific evidence, hypnosis is still rarely used in …

Microsurgical resection of primary brain tumors located within or near eloquent areas is
challenging. Primary aim is to preserve neurological function, while maximizing the extent of …