Krause Craniotomy

Krause craniotomy (historical; Latin fr. kraus, German chirurg) is a surgical operation used to remove brain tumors. It was developed by German surgeon Franz Krause in the 19th century and was one of the first operations to remove brain tumors.

Krause craniotomy involves the surgeon making an incision in the skull and removing the tumor along with its capsule. This avoids the spread of the tumor to surrounding tissues and reduces the risk of relapse.

However, despite its effectiveness, Krause craniotomy has its drawbacks. One of the main disadvantages is the high risk of complications such as bleeding, infection and damage to brain tissue. In addition, the operation can be lengthy and labor-intensive, which can lead to surgeon fatigue and poor quality of surgery.

Currently, Krause craniotomy is used only in rare cases when other treatment methods are ineffective or impossible. Instead, doctors use more modern treatments, such as radiosurgery and chemotherapy, that can remove brain tumors more accurately and safely.