Consulting a neurosurgeon upon initial medical assessment reduces the time to the first surgery and potentially contributes to improved prognosis for glioblastoma patients.
Daisuke KawauchiMakoto OhnoYasuji MiyakitaMasamichi TakahashiShunsuke YanagisawaTakaki OmuraAkihiko YoshidaYuko KuboHiroshi IgakiKoichi IchimuraYoshitaka NaritaPublished in: Japanese journal of clinical oncology (2023)
Seeking an initial evaluation by a neurosurgeon was potentially associated with prolonged survival in glioblastoma patients. A short duration from the first hospital visit to the first surgery is essential in enhancing glioblastoma patient prognosis.