title: Future directions of operative neuro-oncology.
abstract: Recent technological advancements have drastically improved the safety and surgical precision of operative neuro-oncology. These include techniques for avoiding critical functional structures through pre-operative mapping and trajectory planning, as well the development and refinement of minimally invasive surgical approaches. Innovations in intra-operative tumor mapping, and post-resection tumor ablation have further combined to improve surgical outcomes. This review highlights such advancements and discusses future directions within operative neuro-oncology.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, San Diego, 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92103, USA.
authors.forename: Robert C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Rennert
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, San Diego, 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92103, USA.
authors.forename: David R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Santiago-Dieppa
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, San Diego, 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92103, USA.
authors.forename: Javier
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Figueroa
authors.affiliation: Division of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
authors.forename: Nader
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Sanai
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University of California, San Diego, 200 West Arbor Drive, San Diego, CA, 92103, USA. bobcarter@ucsd.edu.
authors.forename: Bob S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Carter
mesh_terms: D001931:Brain Mapping; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000639:trends*; D038361:Neuronavigation; D019635:Neurosurgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000639:trends*; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000639:trends; D000071077:Surgical Oncology / Q000639:trends*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Minimally invasive surgery; Neuro-oncologic surgery; Pre-operative mapping