Awake craniotomy is a brain surgery performed while the patient is awake, used primarily for removing tumors and treating epilepsy in areas responsible for critical functions like speech and movement. Key points include: 1. Purpose: Helps remove brain tumors and treat epilepsy while preserving vital functions through real-time patient feedback. 2. Procedure: Local anesthesia is used, and the patient is awakened during surgery to perform tasks that help identify critical brain areas. 3. Benefits:

When Robert Alvarez needed an awake craniotomy to remove his brain tumor, our Dr. Sujit Prabhu suggested that the professional musician play the guitar during his surgery – a first here at MD Anderson. Get a look inside the operating room during this unique surgery and see Robert perform. #endcancer | UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

what is an awake craniotomy? Awake brain surgery, also called awake craniotomy, is a type of procedure performed on the brain while you are awake and alert. Awake brain surgery is used to treat some brain (neurological) conditions, including some brain tumors or epileptic seizures. #brainhealth | Dr. Betsy Grunch - Ladyspinedoc