The Latest Perspectives on Brain Tumor: From Basic Studies to Clinical Treatment and Rehabilitation
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Neuro-oncology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neuropsychology; cognitive rehabilitation; neurosurgery; neuro-oncology; brain mapping; tractography; functional MRI; structural and functional anatomy
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2. Department of Neurosurgery, "S. Chiara" University-Hospital, Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari (APSS), Trento, Italy
Interests: neurosurgery; neuro-oncology; brain mapping; brain processing; tractography; functional MRI; structural and functional anatomy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Brain tumors, particularly low- and high-grade gliomas, continue to present significant challenges in both basic research and clinical practice. The interdisciplinary nature of brain tumor treatment demands expertise in both neurosurgery and neuropsychology, as well as advances in neuroimaging and neurorehabilitation. While surgical techniques have evolved significantly, improving survival rates, the impact on cognitive and neurological functions remains a major concern. Cognitive impairments following brain tumor surgery can dramatically affect a patient's quality of life, underlining the need for comprehensive, innovative treatment strategies.
In this light, improved neuro-cognitive assessment techniques are enhancing both pre-surgical planning and post-surgical recovery, providing a more holistic view of patient outcomes. One key area of development is the integration of real-time cognitive mapping and monitoring during surgery, allowing for the preservation of brain function while removing the tumor. Furthermore, new rehabilitation strategies focused on cognitive recovery are emerging, recognizing that restoring function is as crucial as extending survival. Moreover, non-invasive neuro-imaging techniques, in particular resting state functional MRI (rs-fMRI) and diffusion MRI (d-MRI) tractography, improved but did not solve our dilemma about the identification of the cortical networks and white matter (WM) connections crucial for specific cognitive functions
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements, spanning from basic research to clinical applications in brain tumor treatment and rehabilitation. We encourage submissions of original research articles, reviews, and clinical studies that examine the full spectrum of brain tumor management. Contributions should address cutting-edge developments in surgical techniques, neuroimaging, cognitive monitoring during surgery, and personalized rehabilitation approaches. The ultimate goal is to improve both survival rates and the quality of life for individuals affected by brain tumors.
Dr. Luca Zigiotto
Dr. Silvio Sarubbo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- brain tumor surgery
- awake surgery
- cognitive impairments and rehabilitation
- neuropsychology
- brain functional networks
- structural and functional connectivity
- white matter fibers
- quality of life
- high-grade gliomas
- low-grade gliomas
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