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Brain surgery

Alternative Names: Craniotomy; Surgery - brain; Neurosurgery Expectations after surgery: The results depend greatly on the underlying disease being treated, the general health of the patient, the extent of the procedure and the surgical techniques employed. Convalescence: Text Continues Below The recovery time varies from 1 to 4 weeks. Full recovery may take up to 8 weeks.

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