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현미경 뇌종양 수술 · Microsurgical tumor resection · Surgery
Microsurgical tumor resection
The brain tumor is removed under a surgical microscope. When the tumor is close to language or motor areas, it can be removed with the patient awake while function is tested; fluorescence guidance helps tell tumor from normal brain tissue.
| Advantages | Limitations |
|---|---|
| Gives a definitive pathology diagnosis; Removes as much tumor as possible while protecting function | Open brain surgery carries higher risk; Malignant glioma usually needs radiotherapy and chemotherapy after surgery |
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Offered at
Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Korea University Anam Hospital, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul National University Hospital