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Awake brain surgery procedures in Spain
Overview
Medical facilities in Spain have successfully utilized awake brain surgery techniques to treat complex neurological conditions.
In August 2026, the Hospital Universitario Juan Ramón Jiménez in Huelva performed its first awake surgery to remove a low-grade glioma. The procedure involved a multidisciplinary team using real-time feedback from the conscious patient to map the brain and preserve vital functions like language and memory.
Following this, the Hospital de San Fernando performed a high-complexity surgery to remove a cerebral arteriovenous malformation (AVM) located in a sensitive area related to language. The patient remained awake to allow for real-time monitoring of neurological capabilities through motor activities and language exercises, resulting in a discharge four days after the intervention.
Entities
Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín · Servicio Andaluz de Salud · Huelva · Hospital de San Fernando · Hospital Universitario Juan Ramón Jiménez
Timeline
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2 days ago
[HEALTH] 8 sourcesHospital de San Fernando performs successful awake brain surgerySurgeons at the Hospital de San Fernando successfully performed awake brain surgery to treat a cerebral malformation, while Hospital Doctor Negrín in Spain adopted ultrasound technology for thrombosis.
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23 days ago
[HEALTH] 5 sourcesHospital Universitario Juan Ramón Jiménez performs first awake brain surgeryThe Hospital Universitario Juan Ramón Jiménez in Huelva successfully performed its first awake brain surgery to remove a tumor while preserving the patient's language and cognitive functions.
Sources
canalcostatv.es · consalud.es · diariocol.com.ar · diariodelsur.com.co · elpueblodeceuta.es · eltabloide.com.co · immedicohospitalario.es · laplata1.com · localmente.com.ar · noticiasdemalaga.es · ordos.cz · saludnews24.com.ar · zonainformativa.com.ar