What it is
For tumors near eloquent brain regions (speech, movement), operating on an awake, responsive patient lets the team test function continuously and remove as much tumor as safely possible. Patients feel no pain β the brain itself has no pain receptors, and the scalp is fully anesthetized.
Who it's for
Typically gliomas or metastases near language or motor cortex, where maximum safe resection matters most. Suitability is decided by the neurosurgical team from your MRI and clinical picture.
In Beijing
Beijing Tiantan Hospital performs awake craniotomies routinely, supported by intraoperative navigation and electrophysiological mapping. Costs are quoted individually after records review.