Neurosurgeon Dr. Roberto Trignani led the procedure while molecular biologist and musician Emiliano Toso, PhD, played the piano in the OR.
Dr. Trignani noted changes in the patient’s brain activity when the music was interrupted.
The tumor was successfully removed Nov. 16 at Riuniti Hospital in Ancona.
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