Awake Craniotomy for Resection of Brain Metastases: A Systematic Review

Surgery for brain metastases aims to reduce mass effect and achieve local control through maximizing resection. There is increasing recognition that awake craniotomy (AC) is especially relevant for resection of brain metastases in eloquent areas. This study seeks to examine the neurologic outcomes of using AC for brain metastases resection.A systematic search for studies examining the role of AC in patients with brain metastases was conducted...