2018 AANS Annual Scientific Meeting-Tumor Panel/Case Discussions

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Video Summary

In this video, a doctor discusses his strategies for treating glioblastoma and meningioma tumors. He responds to questions from the audience, discussing the importance of histology in determining treatment aggressiveness. He emphasizes that better resection improves survival rates for glioblastomas, regardless of their location. He also expresses reservations about stereotactic procedures. In regards to endoscopy, the doctor mentions his extensive experience with the procedure but notes that he prefers other methods for certain cases. The discussion transitions to meningioma treatment options, with the doctor advising against immediate radiation and sharing his observations that observation alone can lead to long-term control. He shares examples of successful tumor control without radiation and expresses concerns about the genetic instability caused by radiation in meningiomas. Overall, he emphasizes the importance of personalized approaches to treatment rather than automatically resorting to radiation. The video ends with the doctor urging caution and restraint in the use of radiation for meningiomas.

Keywords

glioblastoma

meningioma

histology

resection

endoscopy

radiation