Stephen Dubovich, a 61-year-old from mcclellandtown, Fayette County, was carrying operation as he followed a instructions released by a neurophysiology technician crouching by him during a handling table. Behind a cosmetic drape, Dr. Arlan Mintz, executive of neurosurgical oncology during a University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, delicately probed a unprotected aspect of a right side of a patient’s brain, nearby his temple. “I’m only listening to what’s starting upon around me,” Mr. Dubovich said. “They told me I’d be watchful as well as talking. I’m watchful as well as talking.” Hearing him contend he’d be blissful when it was over, Dr. Mintz got him to grin by responding, “If we find this boring, it’s really good. It equates to you’re not in suffering as well as all is starting fine.” The operation is called an watchful craniotomy, as well as Mr. Dubovich had it finished so that a surgeon could delicately resect, a healing tenure for cut out, a growth that in jeopardy to wage war a brain’s engine strip, that lets him make use of his left side. Source health@post-gazette.com
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iShaverdian
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
I smiled when he smiled.
VeroBeach79
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
I had this done a little over a week ago. I was asleep during the whole thing. at least I think i was. the drill sound scares me now that i saw this video. They make it sound so easy. I’m recovering fairly well. my balance is off. and i feel like i’m still in a dream. i just don’t feel the same anymore but at least the tumor was removed.
smileyhawtie
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
that is really cool! too bad you couldn’t get a more in depth look at the surgery and how to perform it.
animeinquiete
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
veramente bravissimi, complimenti a tutti
ShrimpyStalker
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
Some develop PTSD and other anxiety disorders after awake surgery. This is a fairly small percentage, though.
viper10003
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
i wouldnt be able to resist the urge to say “are you sure thats a brain in my head cause i swear to god my mom said i had not brain” if that didnt make them laugh then i would pretend like they fucked up bigtime LOL
agent254422
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
I had a Craniotomy surgery it sucked XD
elfmanlove
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
I am getting this surgery tomorrow morning. It was a fucking horrible idea to watch this first. I’m terrified.
Fablaam
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
haha my friend had this done, he said it was a little uncomfortable at times, but other than that it was just like laying down. He said they would ask him simple questions and depending on if he knew the answer or not they could tell where in the brain they were.
iamcoolandwicked
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
Oh my god, you must be made of iron to be awake through that. If anyone is going to have this done to them, best of luck
redtears02
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
very educative!!!
nice
amerboy22
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
great video!!! im having this done in 2 weeks and scared out of my mind.
dramaqueen12297
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
wow
Jamalje
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
when i hear the drill i would be like no no stop wait…go in 3…2…’uh wait! but seriously thats a very scary operation and I hope anyone who went throught that I wish them best of luck!
regards
Jamalje
dragonboy34
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
that’s really cool dude, i hope that goes well.
SupaBMiller
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
I had an awake craniotomy last march. There were a lot of similarities. I had mine in Boston. What a lot of people don’t realize is these surgeries last upwards of 6 hours. Also, you can feel the pressure when they are sucking the tumor out. The drilling of the skull is quite uncomfortable as well.
jimmythecricket120
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
good luck to you, hope you get through without any problems
invadersplan
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
This is a great example of what I’ll be going through next month. It’s nice to see what will be happening vice someone trying to explain it to you. Very good.
AlphaWolfen
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
OMG THE DRILL NOISE
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February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
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insta7
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
I hope you make a great recovery and all is well.
redlips81
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
totally cool!!
fieldofstorms
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
Incredible
MagEakaWebutante
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
That’s scary regardless.
texashoncho
February 20th, 2010 at 5:10 am
I hope you make a great recovery and all is well.
Peter Barnett
November 18th, 2010 at 1:13 pm
I’ve been involved in the OR with 6 awake craniotomy procedures in the last year. Most of the patients I have worked with have reported feeling confined and a little uncomfortable during surgery. Patients must lay very still during the procedure which as one person noted can last for several hours depending on how deep the tumor is. It is not for the faint of heart but is well worth it if oned of the goals of surgery is a more aggressive removal of the tumor while still preserving motor and language function.
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