Anxiety in the preoperative phase of awake brain tumor surgery

Intraoperative stimulation brain mapping helps maximize the extent of resection and reduce the surgical risk present and is performed increasingly in patients with brain tumors located in an eloquent area [1,2]. An important part of the pre-operative phase of awake craniotomies is the neuropsychological work-up, which evaluates the baseline performance of the patient especially at tests that will be performed during the surgery and patients ’ suitability for the procedure. Anxiety is an important factor herein for several reasons.

Source: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery - March 22, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Carla Ruis, Irene Huenges Wajer, Pierre Robe, Martine van Zandvoort Source Type: research