Minimally Invasive Surgery for Brain Tumors

Dear Colleagues, 

Minimally invasive surgery in neuro-oncology should not be defined solely by the size of the skin incision or craniotomy. Rather, minimal invasiveness reflects a broader surgical philosophy aimed at limiting injury to normal brain tissue, preserving neurological function and reducing procedure-related morbidity while maintaining oncological effectiveness. 

This Special Issue, entitled “Minimally Invasive Surgery for Brain Tumors,” will explore the evolving principles, anatomical foundations, surgical approaches, and enabling technologies that support this concept in the treatment of brain and skull base tumors. We welcome anatomical and clinical studies, technical reports, reviews, and perspectives addressing patient-specific planning, microsurgical, endoscopic and keyhole approaches; advanced neuroimaging and neuronavigation; intraoperative imaging and monitoring; fluorescence-guided surgery; augmented and virtual reality; robotics; and emerging technologies.

Particular emphasis will be placed on strategies that minimize brain manipulation, protect eloquent structures, reduce complications, and preserve quality of life.

Dr. Roberto Altieri
Dr. Manlio Barbarisi
Guest Editors

Dr. Francesco Di Biase
Guest Editor Assistant

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