[Operative therapy for lesions in insula].

Area of Science:

• Neurosurgery
• Cerebral Anatomy

Context:

• Lesions in the insula present unique surgical challenges.
• Minimizing damage to surrounding brain tissue is crucial.

Purpose:

• To evaluate the efficacy of the trans-sylvian approach for insular lesions.
• To assess the impact on peri-tumoral cerebral injury and post-operative complications.

Summary:

• Patients underwent surgery via a fronto-temporal approach, with precise splitting of the sylvian arachnoid membrane to access insular tumors.
• Post-operative CT scans revealed no cerebral injury, and no patients experienced aphasia or memory deficits.

Impact:

• The trans-sylvian approach is a safe and effective method for treating insular lesions.
• This technique minimizes neurological deficits and improves patient recovery.