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Genk (Eurotoday): In brain tumor surgery, some patients stay awake to help doctors avoid speech areas. Neurosurgeon Christophe Oosterbos supports this. Others may need full anesthesia if they’re not healthy. Recently, a 44-year-old man had surgery with new sensors at Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, making it safer.
In our country, patients having brain tumor surgery in the language center are typically woken up during the operation. Neurosurgeon Christophe Oosterbos states that patients perform language tasks to help monitor the speech area of the brain, ensuring that they do not lose their ability to speak. This process requires patients to stay awake for about 5 hours during the surgery.
How does new electrosensor technology improve brain surgery outcomes in Genk?
Frank Weyns, head of neurosurgery at ZOL, explained that some patients are not woken up during brain surgery if their health is poor, the tumor is too large, or they want to stay asleep. This makes the surgery riskier. Recently, a 44-year-old man with a large brain tumor had surgery under full anesthesia at blank” rel=”noopener”>Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg in Genk, using a new method with electrosensors that had never been used in the country before.
Neurophysiologist Charlotte Timmermans shared that during a recent brain surgery, they used silicone plates with electrodes to monitor nerve structures. The operation was successful, and Dr. Oosterbos reported that the patient is doing well and has a better life expectancy. Frank Weyns, head of neurosurgery, described electrosensors as a small step towards safer brain surgery, noting that while this technology won’t be the standard, it will help in complex cases.
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6 responses to “Awake Brain Surgery in Genk: Christophe Oosterbos Pioneers Advanced Electrosensory Technique”
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So, let me get this straight: we’re letting patients stay awake while we’re poking around in their heads? What’s next, a two-for-one special on brain surgeries with a side of karaoke?
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Oh, marvellous! Nothing like the thrill of being awake while someone plays surgeon with your noggin. Forget roller coasters—just sign me up for a five-hour chat while they’re at it!
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Ah, the joys of awake brain surgery—because who doesn’t want to chat about their feelings while someone’s rummaging around in their noggin?
Just what I needed—an electrosensory tech for a 5-hour conversation with my brain surgeon; as if a pint at the pub wasn’t enough to sort out my problems! 
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Oh, brilliant! Who wouldn’t want to play a game of “Guess What I’m Thinking” while having their brain poked at? Next up: brain surgery with a side of karaoke!
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Oh, fantastic, now we can have a natter while they poke around in our noggins—who knew brain surgery could be such a social affair?
Just what the doctor ordered: a bit of chit-chat whilst they’re busy rearranging your gray matter! 
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Oh, brilliant! Just what every patient wants – a front-row seat to their own brain surgery while the doc plays a game of “guess where I’ll cut next?”
Who knew staying awake for five hours was the latest trend in medical tourism? Must be the new “experience” package! 
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