A Scottish surgeon has managed to adapt keyhole techniques to remove brain tumours, leaving patients with less scars. 

'World first': Surgeon removes apple sized brain tumours through eyebrows

A woman who played the violin during her brain surgery has been reunited with the surgeon who removed her tumour.
Dagmar Turner’s operation was specially planned to ensure her ability to play the violin would not be impaired, and she has since returned to playing music in the Isle of Wight.


Dagmar Turner’s operation was specially planned to ensure her ability to play the violin would not be impaired, and she has since returned to playing music.

Patient who played violin during brain surgery reunites with doctor

Shereen Simms was on life support for three weeks after a haemorrhage filled her entire brain with blood.

Mum, 33, given 0.5% chance of survival determined to walk and talk again

Hallie Campbell, who was born with a rare genetic condition called AADC deficiency, had experimental gene therapy in Poland in 2019, and is now learning to walk

Little Hallie's incredible progress after experimental brain surgery

6-year-old Hallie undergoes pioneering brain surgery in Poland - but how will it go?

Hallie Campbell becomes 8th child to undergo experimental brain surgery

A Cumbrian mum is hoping to raise awareness about a rare condition that will see her son undergo a second major brain operation on Thursday.

Mum raises awareness ahead of son's second brain op

A mum from Bedfordshire is battling back to health after a rare brain condition left her fighting for her life.

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