Research
Doctors and surgeons trained in nervous system conditions, also known as neurologists and neurosurgeons, are working to improve care for people who need a craniotomy. Researchers for the Brain Tumor Program study better ways to diagnose and treat all brain tumors. One area of study includes developing brain-mapping techniques for hard-to-reach tumors.
Some areas studied by Mayo Clinic researchers include:
- The potential advantages of different types of craniotomies, including pterional keyhole craniotomy and supraorbital keyhole craniotomy.
- Techniques used in awake brain mapping for better outcomes after a craniotomy.
- The safety and potential risks of a craniotomy, along with the risk of delaying the procedure.
Publications
See a list of publications about craniotomy by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.