Supramarginal Resection of Glioblastoma: A Review
1Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Neurosurgery Clinics of North America
|November 14, 2024
Abstract:
This article discusses the evidence supporting the resection of glioblastoma beyond the borders of contrast-enhancing tumor. While several techniques for this have been described, including a so-called FLAIRectomy, lobectomy, or via the use of adjuncts such as fluorescence or intraoperative MRI, the optimal extent of additional resection has yet to be established. Many authors have noted a survival benefit with supramarginal resection without significant additional morbidity.
