# Awake brain surgery procedures in Spain

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/awake-brain-surgery-procedures-in-spain
> Updated: 2026-09-10T13:30:51.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Hospital de San Fernando performs successful awake brain surgery

Surgeons 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.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hospital-de-san-fernando-performs-successful-awake-brain-surgery

### 2026-08-20: Hospital Universitario Juan Ramón Jiménez performs first awake brain surgery

The 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.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hospital-universitario-juan-ramn-jimnez-performs-first-awake-brain-surgery

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