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Future directions of operative neuro-oncology

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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.

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  2. Division of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ, USA

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Rennert, R.C., Santiago-Dieppa, D.R., Figueroa, J. et al. Future directions of operative neuro-oncology. J Neurooncol 130, 377–382 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-016-2180-3

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