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Prepping the patient
The patient is wheeled down the hall.
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Marking the surgical site
Dr. Kim marks the surgical site with a sterile marker.
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Holding the scalp flap
This Greenberg Retractor will hold the scalp flap.
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Keeping the bone flap sterile
Dr. Kim hands the bone flap to a nurse to keep it sterile during surgery.
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First glimpse
Surgeons have the first glimpse of the brain.
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Vein of lebbe
These 2 veins are part of the vein of lebbe on the brain's surface.
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Watching on the screen
Dr. Kim can see where he is on the computer screen in relation to the MRI.
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Locating the tumor
This is the team's first glimpse of the tumor.
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Closing the incision
The surgeons close the incision.