Risks

Different areas of the brain control different functions. Therefore, risks vary depending on the surgical site and the type of surgery. Your surgical team will help you understand the specific risks of your procedure, as well as the strategies the team will use to reduce the risk of complications. Risks may include the following:

• Memory and language problems that can affect your ability to understand and use language
• Visual impairment where the fields of vision of your eyes overlap
• Depression or other mood changes that can affect interpersonal or social well-being
• Headache
• Stroke