Comprehensive World Brain Mapping Course-Practical Aspects of Cortical Mapping, Discussion of Protocols and Algorithms, Standard and Invited Cases

Practical Aspects of Cortical Mapping, Discussion of Protocols and Algorithms, Standard and Invited Cases

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Video Summary

The video transcript summarizes three cases involving brain tumors and the discussions among neurosurgeons regarding treatment options, surgical techniques, and potential complications. In the first case, a young woman experiences reading difficulties after surgery due to the resection of fibers involved in connectivity, leading to a debate about whether stimulation-induced alexia should be a contraindication for surgery. In the second case, concerns about memory loss after surgery for a lesion in the left hippocampus are discussed, with surgeons sharing their experiences with hippocampal resections and the predictive value of the WADA test. The third case involves a tumor near the motor system in the left parietal lobe, emphasizing the importance of awake surgery, cortical and subcortical mapping, and considering alternative treatment options like neurostimulation or laser ablation. The fourth case involves a patient with right-sided lesion and left-sided language, raising considerations regarding the surgical approach, potential for plasticity, and the use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy. The discussion highlights the significance of functional mapping in surgical planning, individualized risk assessment, and weighing the potential benefits for each patient. No credits were mentioned in the video transcript.

Keywords

brain tumors

neurosurgeons

surgical techniques

complications

stimulation-induced alexia

memory loss

left hippocampus

WADA test

motor system

awake surgery

cortical mapping

neurostimulation