Advances in surgery for brain tumors.

Significant advances in the management of neurosurgical disorders during the past decade have enhanced the safety of intracranial surgery, resulting in the ability of most patients with brain tumors to undergo successful resection now. Among these advances are stereotactic surgical procedures and intraoperative monitoring devices; future directions in neurosurgery include the application of advances in robotics and virtual reality. The surgical considerations and complications that accompany these advances are factors that the neurosurgeon must evaluate along with the choice of management.