Tumor debulking is a surgical technique that involves partial removal of a tumor mass to reduce intracranial pressure, relieve symptoms, or facilitate further treatment (e.g., radiotherapy, chemotherapy). It is typically employed when complete resection is unsafe or impossible due to tumor infiltration of critical neurovascular structures.
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