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01-07-2013 | Clinical Article - Brain Tumors

Tolerance of awake surgery for glioma: a prospective European Low Grade Glioma Network multicenter study

Authors: Thomas Beez, Kira Boge, Michel Wager, Ian Whittle, Denys Fontaine, Giannantonio Spena, Sebastian Braun, Andrea Szelényi, Lorenzo Bello, Hugues Duffau, Michael Sabel, for the European Low Grade Glioma Network

Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica | Issue 7/2013

Abstract

Background

Gross total removal of glioma is limited by proximity to eloquent brain. Awake surgery allows for intraoperative monitoring to safely identify eloquent regions. However, data on adverse psychological effects induced in these patients is limited.

Objective

This study explored patients’ perception of awake surgery for glioma, with special focus on intraoperative pain and anxiety.

Methods

This study was conducted at five neurosurgical centers within the European Low Grade Glioma Network. Patients underwent awake surgery for glioma according to the protocol of the individual center. Pain and discomfort were measured during the awake phase. Postoperatively, patients answered a questionnaire on aspects of their operation.

Results

One hundred five patients were enrolled. Pain levels on a 10-cm visual analogue scale were 1.3 cm at the beginning, 1.9 cm the middle, and 2.1 cm at the end of awake phase. Levels of anxiety were 2.2 cm, 2.5 cm and 2.6 cm, respectively. Women and patients younger than 60 years exhibited highest mean anxiety levels. The patient questionnaire revealed that the majority of patients feel comfortable with the procedure. Discomfort resulted from head fixation or positioning on the operating table.

Conclusions

We demonstrate that awake surgery is well tolerated, as neither intraoperative nor postoperative assessment revealed major disadvantages. Concerning practical lessons learned from this study, we emphasize the importance of minimizing pain and preparing patients thoroughly to reduce anxiety and maximize cooperation. Awake surgery is an excellent treatment modality for brain tumors with very positive perception by patients.

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Title: Tolerance of awake surgery for glioma: a prospective European Low Grade Glioma Network multicenter study
Authors: Thomas Beez
Kira Boge
Michel Wager
Ian Whittle
Denys Fontaine
Giannantonio Spena
Sebastian Braun
Andrea Szelényi
Lorenzo Bello
Hugues Duffau
Michael Sabel
for the European Low Grade Glioma Network
Publication date: 01-07-2013
Publisher: Springer Vienna
Published in: Acta Neurochirurgica / Issue 7/2013
Print ISSN: 0001-6268
Electronic ISSN: 0942-0940
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-013-1759-0

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Tolerance of awake surgery for glioma: a prospective European Low Grade Glioma Network multicenter study

Abstract

Background

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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Abstract

Background

Objective

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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