Jin-Yul Lee
American Hospital Dubai, UAE
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Neurol Neurophysiol
Gliomas are common type of primary brain tumors and their treatment has remained challenging. Although, curative therapies are currently not available, gliomas are treated best with a multidisciplinary team approach. Current treatments consist of surgical tumor resection, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Cytoreductive surgery still remains the cornerstone in the management of gliomas. Preoperative investigations with new diagnostic modalities and sophisticated intraoperative techniques are available today that help maximize the extent of tumor resection leading to improved overall survival while minimizing the risk of postoperative neurological deficits. However, there is still need for additional better treatment options. Recent progress of molecular genetics including targeted therapy trials based on the progress of molecular genetics and biology, and moreover, on-going immunotherapeutic trials are intriguing. The future of treatment of gliomas will incorporate translational research efforts.
Email: jinannarbor@gmail.com
