Glioblastoma treatment guidelines: Consensus by the Spanish Society of Neurosurgery Tumor Section.
2020
Abstract Introduction Glioblastoma (GBM) treatment starts in most patients with surgery, either resection surgery or biopsy, to reach a histology diagnose. Multidisciplinar team, including specialists in brain tumours diagnose and treatment, must make an individualize assessment to get the maximum benefit of the available treatments. Material and methods Experts in each GBM treatment field have briefly described it based in their experience and the reviewed of the literature. Results Each area has been summarised and the consensus of the brain tumour group has been included at the end. Conclusions GBM are aggressive tumours with a dismal prognosis, however accurate treatments can improve overall survival and quality of life. Neurosurgeons must know treatment options, indications and risks to participate actively in the decision making and to offer the best surgical treatment in every case.
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