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BRAIN SURGERY Surgery usually is the first step in treating most benign and many malignant tumors. Although a second opinion is not always necessary, many patients seek one before proceeding with surgery. Description Surgery is the initial treatment for most benign and many malignant tumors. It is often the preferred treatment when a tumor can be removed without any unnecessary risk of neurological damage. Purpose Surgery may be recommended to: Provide a tumor sample to establish an accurate diagnosis. Remove as much tumor as possible, either to relieve symptoms caused by the tumor itself or to reduce the amount of tumor to be treated with radiation or chemotherapy. Enable direct access for chemotherapy, radiation implants, or genetic treatment of malignant tumors. Relieve seizures (due to a brain tumor) that are hard to control. Types The most common types of surgery for brain tumors are listed below. It is important to note that all of these procedur