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Awake Craniotomy

Twelve to 15 times a year, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital put a patient to sleep, remove part of the patient’s skull -- exposing their brain -- and then wake the patient up and begin the procedure. These surgeons are performing one of the most dramatic and difficult of surgical procedures – awake craniotomy. Find out more in this video.

  • Twelve to 15 times a year, Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital put a patient to sleep, remove part of the patient’s skull -- exposing their brain -- and then wake the patient up and begin the procedure. These surgeons are performing one of the most dramatic and difficult of surgical procedures – awake craniotomy. Find out more in this video.
  • A procedure called translaminar fixation -- invented by Washington University neurosurgeon Neill Wright, MD -- is an example of what sets Barnes-Jewish Hospital apart for <a href= /neurosciences/spinal-injury-spine-disorders class= ApplyClass >spine and spinal cord surgery</a>. Find out more in this video.
  • On October 19th, we interviewed Albert Kim, MD, a Washington University neuro-oncologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital about brain tumor treatment as part of our Wednesday Webinar series. View the segment here.
  • Find out how the advanced technology of intraoperative MRI helped Tamara Ramage overcome a rare brain tumor.
  • Barnes-Jewish has the most advanced operating room imaging technology in the world at its disposal with the installation of a multi-room iMRI surgical imaging suite, enabling neurosurgeons to perform important MRI tests while surgery is in progress. Find out more in this video.
  • Gamma Knife radiosurgery is surgery without a knife. It s a technology using gamma rays to precisely target and destroy abnormalities within the brain. Find out more in this video.
  • A team of stroke clinicians and emergency department staff at Barnes-Jewish Hospital borrowed techniques from the auto industry to give ischemic stroke patients a chance at better outcomes by reducing door-to-needle time for patients receiving tPA to 30 minutes.
  • The Washington University and Barnes-Jewish Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center has streamlined efforts in accepting stroke patients referred by outside physicians.
  • A telemedicine robot lets the Washington University stroke specialists at Barnes-Jewish hospital be remotely present in the Parkland Health Center emergency room.
  • Washington University neurosurgeons at Barnes-Jewish Hospital have a new tool for the treatment of brain tumors -- an MRI-guided high-intensity laser probe that “cooks” cancer cells deep within the brain, while leaving surrounding brain tissue undamaged.
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital specializes in treating all types of brain tumors, even those located deep within the brain.
  • A hemorrhagic stroke, or what is also called a ruptured brain aneurysm, can strike without warning.  Neurosurgeon Greg Zipfel, MD talks about treatment in this episode of Real Science, Real Innovation.
  • Legislation in Missouri treats heart attacks and strokes like traumas.
  • Barnes-Jewish Hospital is dedicated to providing its patients with the most comprehensive care when it comes to stroke treatment and prevention.
  • Playing video games with your mind could lead to cures for brain and nervous system injuries and disorders. New center at Barnes-Jewish and Washington University is leading the effort. <br />
  • For patients with tumors on the base of the skull, traditional surgery can leave a patient with scarring and long rehabilitation. An alternative at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine called endonasal microsurgery allows surgeons to remove a tumor through a patient s nose.
  • Treating a stroke with tPA within a window of only a few hours is critical for long-term outcomes. Barnes-Jewish is one of only few stroke centers in the region and is capabale of treating stroke rapidly.
  • A brain tumor diagnosis can be terrifying. But new treatments offer hope. Neurosurgeon Michael Chicoine, MD discusses advances in brain tumor treatment.
  • Overview of epilepsy treatment program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Overview of cerebrovascular services at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
  • Overview of stroke program at Barnes-Jewish Hospital
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