Musician Musa Manzini underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor
South African jazz musician Musa Manzini underwent brain surgery to remove a tumor. Surgeons asked Manzini to remain awake during the operation and to play the guitar. The music would help with the procedure, known as an awake craniotomy.
The six-hour operation was the result of a recurring tumor that threatened paralysis in the part of the brain that controls voluntary movements. It was the chosen method to preserve and restore the musician's hand movements. "This way, we can test the brain regions before they are removed. This allows for the removal of the tumor while minimizing damage," said surgeon Dr. Enicker.
Watch the video of Manzini playing the guitar during surgery:
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