Journal Article DKFZ-2026-01746

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The utility of intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging in recurrent glioblastoma surgery: A volumetric analysis.

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2026
Elsevier B.V. [Amsterdam]

Brain and spine 6, 106135 () [10.1016/j.bas.2026.106135]
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Abstract: Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) for the resection of newly diagnosed glioblastoma has shown efficacy comparable to fluorescence guidance; however, its role in recurrent glioblastoma (recGB) remains unclear. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of iMRI-guided recGB surgery.Consecutive patients with recGB undergoing iMRI-guided re-resection between 2015 and 2023 were retrospectively analyzed. Contrast-enhancing (CE) tumor volumes from preoperative (3T), intraoperative (1.5T), and early postoperative (epMRI, 3T) scans were assessed per RANO Resect criteria. The impact of iMRI on intraoperative decision-making for additional resection (AR), functional outcomes, and survival was evaluated.A total of 150 patients were included. Complete CE tumor resection was intended in 85% (n = 127). iMRI prompted AR in 77% (n = 115), increasing RANO class 1-2 resections from 58% on iMRI to 85% on epMRI. A 'RANO-switch' (conversion from class 3 on iMRI to class 1-2 on epMRI) occurred in 27% (n = 41). Preoperative CE tumor volume was the only independent predictor of AR (p = 0.001), with 6.9 ml identified as the cut-off above which AR was significantly more likely to achieve a 'RANO-switch.' Neurological deterioration was not associated with AR (transient: 15% vs 16%; permanent: 2% vs 3%). Median survival after re-resection was 11 months. Gross total resection (residual tumor volume ≤0.175 ml), but not RANO class, independently predicted improved survival (HR 0.50, p = 0.006).In recGB, where a real-time intraoperative information about RTV could be relevant, iMRI significantly improved the extent of resection without increasing the risk of neurological deficits. Larger preoperative CE tumor volumes were associated with a greater resection benefit from iMRI, supporting its efficacy and safety in recGB surgery.

Keyword(s): Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging ; Neurological morbidity ; Post-surgery survival ; Recurrent glioblastoma ; Volumetric analysis

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Note: #EA:B320# / #DKTKZFB26#

Contributing Institute(s):
  1. KKE Neuroonkologie (B320)
  2. DKTK HD zentral (HD01)
Research Program(s):
  1. 312 - Funktionelle und strukturelle Genomforschung (POF4-312) (POF4-312)

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Medline ; DOAJ ; Article Processing Charges ; BIOSIS Previews ; Biological Abstracts ; Clarivate Analytics Master Journal List ; DOAJ Seal ; Emerging Sources Citation Index ; Fees ; SCOPUS ; Web of Science Core Collection
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