Awake craniotomy remains at the forefront of neurosurgical innovation, allowing for the resection of brain tumours adjacent to critical functional areas while minimising neurological deficits. This ...

The idea of having brain surgery while awake might seem amazing enough — but one Florida man took it a step further and played the guitar while doctors removed his tumor. The neurological team from ...

When removing cancerous tissue in the brain, neurosurgeons often use "awake brain mapping" to minimize the risk of causing unintended disruptions to a patient's quality of life while removing as much ...

Rhonda Miller was secured to the operating room table with her left side facing up, nearly 9 inches of her scalp pulled back and skull removed, when she said, "I'm bored." She didn't know how long ...

Awake brain surgery, also known as awake craniotomy, is one of the most significant advances in modern neurosurgery—designed not just to treat disease, but to protect the functions that define a ...

KOTA KINABALU: Hospital Tawau has marked a significant milestone after successfully performing an awake craniotomy, underscoring the growing capabilities of healthcare services in Sabah’s east coast.

A patient from South Shore University Hospital, his new wife and a member of the medical team, talk about the successful first awake craniotomy procedure. Credit: Newsday/Reece Williams Stay logged in ...

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KOTA KINABALU: Tawau Hospital has set a new milestone after successfully performing its first awake craniotomy on Monday (Feb 23). In a statement on Wednesday, the Sabah Health Department said the ...

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