[Delayed surgical operations in benign supratentorial gliomas]

Benign gliomas are slowly growing primary brain tumors with prolonged natural course and tendency to malignization. Selection of methods of treatment of patients with good quality of life is being discussed. 'Conservative' as well as active surgical tactics are supported. The paper describes results of treatment of 19 patients with benign supratentorial gliomas. Follow-up period varied from 4 months to 17 years. Aspects of volume evolution and surgical excision of tumor are highlighted.