Doctors removed seven brain tumors in one operation
Original title: Single-Stage Gross Total Resection of Seven Meningiomas: A Report and Discussion of Feasibility.
How far along is this research?
- Lab cells
- Animals
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- Tested in people
This was tested in people. That is the most reliable kind of research we share.
This is a report on one patient, not a study in many people.
The short version
One woman had all 7 of her brain tumors taken out in a single surgery.
What was studied. This is a report about one patient. She was a 63-year-old woman with 7 meningiomas, a type of brain tumor. She had personality changes for 6 years. Doctors tried one operation instead of several separate ones.
What they found. The surgery took out all 7 tumors. After surgery she needed intensive care. She needed help with breathing, treatment for an infection, and help controlling pressure in her brain. At a 3 month checkup, she was doing well and no tumor was left.
What this means, and what it doesn't
What it could mean: For a few people with more than one meningioma, one operation may be a choice. It could mean fewer surgeries and less time in the hospital. It takes careful planning by the team and strong care afterward.
What it doesn't mean: This is a report on just one person. It does not show that one operation is safer or better than several. It is not a new treatment, and it is not a cure. Her recovery was hard and needed intensive care. Only your own care team can say what is right for you.
Source: PubMed, August 18, 2026 · Read the original
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