Brain surgery in a day

October 9, 2007

The UK’s youngest brain surgeon (at age 35) pioneers the same-day, no general anesthesia, brain tumor surgery.

Is speed really something that should be emphasized for brain surgery? If it were me, I’d want the neurosurgeon to take their time. (via Healthbolt)



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1 Anonymous October 9, 2007 at 8:29 pm

This is done every day around the US and elsewhere. It has been for years. And speed is not the goal. The only talent this kid is showing is self-promotion.

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