Awake brain surgery, also known as awake craniotomy, represents a significant advancement in neurosurgical techniques, offering a beacon of hope for patients with specific neurological conditions such as brain tumors and epileptic seizures. It is well known that conventional brain surgeries are conducted under general anesthesia. Awake brain surgery is a revolutionary procedure as it avoids general anesthesia and performed while the patient is awake and alert.
Iatrogenic injury, or injury caused by treatment, has long been a challenge for both patients and doctors, particularly in the delicate realm of brain surgery. Operating on brain tumors poses considerable risks, primarily due to the potential damage to surrounding intact tissues. Conducted under local anesthesia, this procedure intentionally keeps the patient conscious during some or all of the surgical process, a critical measure to preserve the eloquent functions of the cerebral hemispheres.
