Brain tumors located close to areas that control speech, movement, memory, or other vital neurological functions require highly specialized surgical planning. During my visit to Lalbaug Diagnostics, I learned how Awake Brain Tumor Surgery in Mumbai has transformed the treatment of carefully selected brain tumors. Also known as awake craniotomy, this advanced neurosurgical procedure allows the surgeon to monitor critical brain functions during surgery, helping maximize tumor removal while protecting essential neurological abilities. Dr. Manish Baldia emphasizes meticulous planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and individualized care to achieve the safest possible surgical outcomes.
Awake brain surgery is recommended only for selected patients whose tumors are located near functionally important areas of the brain.
This technique may help:
Each patient undergoes comprehensive evaluation to determine whether awake surgery is the most suitable option.
Awake brain tumor surgery, or awake craniotomy, is a specialized neurosurgical procedure performed while the patient is awake during specific stages of the operation.
The procedure generally involves: