Brain metastasis is the most common type of intracranial tumor. The contemporary management of brain metastasis is a challenging issue and traditionally has carried a poor prognosis as these lesions typically occur in the setting of advanced cancer. However, improvement in systemic therapy, advances in radiation techniques and multimodal therapy tailored to the individual patient, has given hope to this patient population. Surgical resection has a well-established role in the management of brain metastasis. Here we discuss the evolving role of surgery in the treatment of this diverse patient population.
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