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13-02-2024 | Glioma | Research

Repeated surgical resections for management of high-grade glioma and its impact on quality of life

Authors: Jun Min Koay, Loizos Michaelides, Diogo P. Moniz-Garcia, Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, Kaisorn Chaichana, Joao Paulo Almeida, Benjamin F. Gruenbaum, Wendy J. Sherman, David S. Sabsevitz

Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology | Issue 2/2024

Abstract

Purpose

High-grade gliomas (HGG) are aggressive cancers, and their recurrence is inevitable, despite advances in treatment options. While repeated tumor resection has been shown to increase survival rate, its impact on quality of life is not clearly defined. To address this gap, we compared quality of life (QoL) changes in HGG patients who underwent first-time (FTR) versus repeat surgical resections (RSR) for management of recurrence.

Methods

Forty-four adults with HGG who underwent tumor resection were included in this study and classified into either the FTR group (n = 23) or the RSR group (n = 21). All patients completed comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations that included the Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-General (FACT-G) and Functional Assessment of Cancer Therapy-Cognitive Function (FACT-Cog) scales, pre-operatively and at two weeks post-operatively.

Results

There was no difference between the FTR and RSR groups in any of the QoL indices (all p > .05), except for improved emotional well-being and worsened social well-being, suggesting minimal detrimental effects of repeat surgeries on QoL in comparison to first time surgery.

Conclusions

These results suggest that repeated resection is a viable strategy in certain cases for management of HGG recurrence, with similar impact on QoL as observed in patients undergoing first time surgery. These encouraging outcomes provide useful insight to guide treatment strategies and patient and clinician decision making to optimize surgical and functional outcomes.

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Title: Repeated surgical resections for management of high-grade glioma and its impact on quality of life
Authors: Jun Min Koay
Loizos Michaelides
Diogo P. Moniz-Garcia
Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa
Kaisorn Chaichana
Joao Paulo Almeida
Benjamin F. Gruenbaum
Wendy J. Sherman
David S. Sabsevitz
Publication date: 13-02-2024
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Glioma
Glioma
Glioma
Cancer Therapy
Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma
Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology / Issue 2/2024
Print ISSN: 0167-594X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7373
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-024-04600-x

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Repeated surgical resections for management of high-grade glioma and its impact on quality of life

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