Postoperative outcomes following glioblastoma resection using a robot-assisted digital surgical exoscope: a case series.

Journal of Neuro-oncology
Rebecca B BaronConstantinos Hadjipanayis

Abstract

Maximal extent of resection (EOR) of glioblastoma (GBM) is associated with greater progression free survival (PFS) and improved patient outcomes. Recently, a novel surgical system has been developed that includes a 2D, robotically-controlled exoscope and brain tractography display. The purpose of this study was to assess outcomes in a series of patients with GBM undergoing resections using this surgical exoscope. A retrospective review was conducted for robotic exoscope assisted GBM resections between 2017 and 2019. EOR was computed from volumetric analyses of pre- and post-operative MRIs. Demographics, pathology/MGMT status, imaging, treatment, and outcomes data were collected. The relationship between these perioperative variables and discharge disposition as well as progression-free survival (PFS) was explored. A total of 26 patients with GBM (median age = 57 years) met inclusion criteria, comprising a total of 28 cases. Of these, 22 (79%) tumors were in eloquent regions, most commonly in the frontal lobe (14 cases, 50%). The median pre- and post-operative volumes were 24.0 cc and 1.3 cc, respectively. The median extent of resection for the cohort was 94.8%, with 86% achieving 6-month PFS. The most common neurological compli...Continue Reading

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