The Latest Perspectives on Brain Tumor Surgery and Cognitive Rehabilitation

Dear Colleagues,

The surgical treatment of brain tumors, in particular low- and high-grade gliomas, still poses significant challenges in neurosurgery and in neuropsychology, and is one of the main medical fields that combines competences between these two disciplines. Advances in surgical techniques have improved survival rates, but the impact on cognitive functions remains a major concern for these patients. Cognitive impairments following brain tumor surgery can severely affect quality of life, necessitating innovative approaches for the selection of  treatment and rehabilitation strategies. Over the last two decades, a growing amount of data have highlighted the importance of addressing both the surgical and cognitive aspects of treatment with two effects—from one perspective, moving the focus on more realistic measures of outcome based on extensive neuro-cognitive assessment, and from the other, providing new tools for a more accurate the selection, intra-operative monitoring, and post-operative recovery of transient deficits.

The aim of this Special Issue is to provide an updated overview of the latest research and clinical practices in the fields of brain tumor surgery (e.g., selection, assessment, technical advancements, treatment) and cognitive rehabilitation. It seeks to explore the intersection of surgical innovation, neuroplasticity, intra-operative cognitive monitoring, and cognitive recovery, offering insights into new techniques, therapies, and strategies aimed to optimize the outcomes.

We encourage submissions of original research articles, reviews, and clinical studies that present important developments in brain tumor surgery, novel rehabilitation strategies, intra-operative neuropsychological assessment tools for awake surgery, and patient-tailored approaches. Contributions should address both clinical and experimental advances, with an emphasis on enhancing cognitive function and improving overall quality of life for individuals affected by brain tumors.

Dr. Luca Zigiotto
Dr. Silvio Sarubbo
Guest Editors

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