Complete resection of brain metastases – when does it matter? - University of Regensburg Publication Server

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-775958
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.77595

Araceli, Tommaso ; Haj, Amer ; Doenitz, Christian ; Stoerr, Eva-Maria ; Rosengarth, Katharina ; Schmidt, Nils Ole ; Proescholdt, Martin

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Abstract

Purpose: The value of gross total resection (GTR) in patients with brain metastases (BM) is controversial. Therefore, we analyzed the circumstances under which GTR is crucial for optimal outcome in a large population of patients with BM treated with surgical resection at our institution. Methods: The analysis included 539 patients. The extent of resection was rated as complete if no residual ...