Discussion
brain tumors, anxiety
BRAIN TUMORS
In this study, we analyzed the potential benefits of an additional personalized 3D stereoscopic visualization of patients’ individual imaging during the informed consent procedure in 27 patients with brain tumors prior to a neurosurgical resection. Although we did not observe any statistically significant subjective or objective benefits of this additional stereoscopic visualization, the patients expressed a high level of interest in the new imaging modality reflecting the potential benefit in the future. It is important to note that patients’ anxiety was not increased by the more realistic presentation of their own imaging.