UK violinist played her instrument while surgeons removed her aggressive brain tumour

During an unusual surgery, a patient at King’s College Hospital in London played the violin while surgeons operated on her brain to remove a tumour. A video of the same has surfaced on social media, leaving the citizens in awe. The patient, Dagmar Turner was not showing off when she played the violin. Reportedly, the medical team had asked Turner to play the violin to ensure parts of the brain which control delicate hand movements and coordination were not damaged during the surgery.

Preserving the portion of the brain that controls hand movements

According to reports, 53-year-old Turner was diagnosed with a brain tumour after suffering a seizure in 2013. She was concerned over losing her musical abilities during tumor removal.

Reports indicate that doctors thoroughly mapped her brain in order to identify areas that were active when she played the, as well parts that control language and movement. According to reports, Dagmar's tumour was located in the right frontal lobe of her brain, very close to the part of the brain that controls the fine movements of her left hand. Reports show that the doctors woke Dagmar mid-surgery and asked her to play the violin so that they didn't accidentally damage any crucial areas of the brain that controlled Dagmar's delicate and precise hand movements.

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According to reports, Dagmar's neurosurgeon Prof. Keyoumars Ashkan claimed that the doctors managed to remove 90% of the tumour in the procedure. After the procedure, it was confirmed that Dagmar had retained full function in her right hand.

Take a look at the unbelievable video below and some reactions from social media users.

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