Speech function during brain surgery is monitored through awake craniotomy. This procedure is performed while a patient is awake. The purpose of a brain surgery occurring while a patient is alert is to identify and avoid the parts of the brain that control speech and comprehension. The patient is required to talk and perform tasks during this process.
The awake craniotomy procedure is commonly performed by Lehigh Valley Health Network surgeons.
For additional information on the brain surgery and awake craniotomy, call Lehigh Valley Health Network at 610-402-CARE or check out lvhn.org
