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Phase 2: Cortical and subcortical testing

In the second video, our neurosurgeon walks you through the awake phase of the surgery.

In the second video, our neurosurgeon walks you through the awake phase of the surgery including footage from the language testing.

Warning – viewer discretion is advised. This video contains moving images of open brain surgery. This may be upsetting to some people.

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Language Testing During Awake Brain Surgery

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