Man Recovers from Brain Tumor Recurrence with Awake Craniotomy, Attends TWICE Concert 2 Weeks Post-Surgery
A man in his 30s who had a brain tumor recurrence underwent awake craniotomy at Wei-Fu-Bu Fengyuan Hospital and recovered sufficiently to attend a K-POP group TWICE concert with his wife two weeks after surgery. This surgical technique, where the tumor is removed while communicating with the patient during the procedure, contributes to preserving function and enhancing safety.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Li-yen, Taichung, 11th) A man in his 30s, who underwent brain tumor surgery six years ago, recently experienced a recurrence. As he showed no motor impairment, the medical team opted for awake craniotomy. Two weeks after the surgery, the patient accompanied his wife to a TWICE concert and is currently undergoing continuous follow-up at the outpatient clinic.
Wei-Fu-Bu Fengyuan Hospital issued a press release today stating that a man in his 30s, who had a brain tumor accidentally discovered six years ago due to a car accident, received surgical treatment and regular follow-up. During a recent follow-up visit, a tumor recurrence was found. Since the patient did not show obvious weakness in limbs or motor impairment, the neurosurgery team at Fengyuan Hospital evaluated and decided to adopt "awake craniotomy."
Zhang Zheng-yi, Vice President of Fengyuan Hospital, pointed out that traditional surgery requires general anesthesia, making it impossible to immediately confirm changes in the patient's function. In this case, the patient's tumor was located in a key area for motor function, and even a slight error could affect the patient's quality of life in the future. The team adopted the awake craniotomy method, keeping the patient conscious during critical stages of the surgery to monitor brain function through real-time interaction, thereby improving surgical precision and safety.
Zhang Zheng-yi stated that they also integrated professional occupational therapy, intervening with comprehensive assessment and planning before surgery. Occupational therapist Li Chih-an mentioned that four major categories of tests were designed for the patient, including cognitive assessment, coordination tests, fine motor observation, and muscle strength tests, to grasp the patient's performance in cognitive response, language comprehension, and motor control. The test results served as a basis for surgical planning, providing real-time feedback during surgery to assist doctors in determining the scope of tumor resection and safe boundaries.
During the surgery, the patient performed simple movements and tasks as instructed, such as hand manipulation, reaction tests, and command execution, while occupational therapists continuously observed changes in their perception and movement to ensure that critical functions were not affected; post-operatively, assessments and rehabilitation follow-ups continued.
Zhang Zheng-yi reminded that even without obvious symptoms, brain tumor patients should undergo regular follow-up examinations. For tumors in functional areas, awake craniotomy combined with occupational therapy assessment has become an important strategy to improve safety. If citizens experience symptoms such as limb weakness, uncoordinated movements, or language abnormalities, they should seek medical attention as soon as possible for evaluation. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150511
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(Central News Agency reporter Chao Li-yen, Taichung, 11th) A man in his 30s, who underwent brain tumor surgery six years ago, recently experienced a recurrence. As he showed no motor impairment, the medical team opted for awake craniotomy. Two weeks after the surgery, the patient accompanied his wife to a TWICE concert and is currently undergoing continuous follow-up at the outpatient clinic.
Wei-Fu-Bu Fengyuan Hospital issued a press release today stating that a man in his 30s, who had a brain tumor accidentally discovered six years ago due to a car accident, received surgical treatment and regular follow-up. During a recent follow-up visit, a tumor recurrence was found. Since the patient did not show obvious weakness in limbs or motor impairment, the neurosurgery team at Fengyuan Hospital evaluated and decided to adopt "awake craniotomy."
Zhang Zheng-yi, Vice President of Fengyuan Hospital, pointed out that traditional surgery requires general anesthesia, making it impossible to immediately confirm changes in the patient's function. In this case, the patient's tumor was located in a key area for motor function, and even a slight error could affect the patient's quality of life in the future. The team adopted the awake craniotomy method, keeping the patient conscious during critical stages of the surgery to monitor brain function through real-time interaction, thereby improving surgical precision and safety.
Zhang Zheng-yi stated that they also integrated professional occupational therapy, intervening with comprehensive assessment and planning before surgery. Occupational therapist Li Chih-an mentioned that four major categories of tests were designed for the patient, including cognitive assessment, coordination tests, fine motor observation, and muscle strength tests, to grasp the patient's performance in cognitive response, language comprehension, and motor control. The test results served as a basis for surgical planning, providing real-time feedback during surgery to assist doctors in determining the scope of tumor resection and safe boundaries.
During the surgery, the patient performed simple movements and tasks as instructed, such as hand manipulation, reaction tests, and command execution, while occupational therapists continuously observed changes in their perception and movement to ensure that critical functions were not affected; post-operatively, assessments and rehabilitation follow-ups continued.
Zhang Zheng-yi reminded that even without obvious symptoms, brain tumor patients should undergo regular follow-up examinations. For tumors in functional areas, awake craniotomy combined with occupational therapy assessment has become an important strategy to improve safety. If citizens experience symptoms such as limb weakness, uncoordinated movements, or language abnormalities, they should seek medical attention as soon as possible for evaluation. (Editor: Chang Ya-ching) 1150511
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