After Brain Tumor Surgery
Question: What should patients expect after surgery?
Answer: The postoperative process does not end simply with hospital discharge.
Common measures include:
• Antibiotics to reduce infection risk
• Antiepileptic drugs to reduce seizure risk
• Treatments aimed at decreasing brain swelling (edema)
The patient’s:
• Return-to-work timeline
• Driving
• When to resume sports and daily activities are planned individually depending on the nature of the surgery.