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Intraoperative MRI (IMRI) helps surgeons achieve optimal subtotal resection for brain tumors, creating ideal targets for subsequent stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). This approach ensures surgical goals are met, improving patient management strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Subtotal resection followed by stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is a key strategy for brain tumor management.
  • Intraoperative visual inspection may not accurately assess residual tumor extent.
  • Intraoperative MRI (IMRI) offers improved visualization during surgery.

Observation:

  • 68 patients underwent surgery using the PoleStar N-10 IMRI system.
  • 12 patients with benign extraaxial lesions were planned for subtotal resection and adjuvant SRS.
  • Tumor resection was guided by IMRI to achieve maximal debulking while preserving critical structures.

Findings:

  • Subtotal resection was successfully performed in 11 patients, creating suitable targets for SRS.
  • One patient required fractionated radiation therapy due to residual tumor size.

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  • 10 patients had optimally small residual targets for SRS, with 3 treated to date.

    • Implications:

    • IMRI is crucial for confirming that surgical goals of maximal safe resection are achieved.
    • This technique facilitates effective planning for adjuvant SRS in brain tumor patients.
    • Further studies comparing treatment volumes and patient outcomes are planned to validate this approach.