Tag #Awake Surgery

What specific challenges were encountered during the second awake craniotomy, and how were they addressed?

Following training at federal centers like the Pirogov National Medical Surgical Center, the Krasnoyarsk team performed a second awake craniotomy. The second patient, a 57-year-old woman with drug-resistant epilepsy, presented unique challenges due to her weight, increasing the risk of respiratory complications. The successful surgery demonstrates the team's expertise and the hospital's investment in specialized equipment.