IS IT POSSIBLE TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF SURGERIES IN EPENDYMOMAS?

Purpose of Study design: This review reported the surgical management of ependymoma and its related concerns, possibly to find out the way to reduce surgical repetition by other available treatment options. The better management strategies and future perspectives also analyzed. Study Findings: Surgical resection is reportedly the safest and recommended management strategy in most of the ependymoma cases with better survival rates. Although, surgical treatment has its associated side effects but these can be managed if handle efficiently. Other available options like radiotherapy and chemotherapy have limited efficacy and potential adverse effects. More efficient surgical methods are now been introduced with better management strategies. Other methodologies which are in the progress phase include proton beam therapy and the development of Immunotherapeutics.