“…Therefore, their results are not comparable, in the vast majority of cases. However, a systematic review of the existent clinical studies show that fMRI constitutes a routine clinical practice in many neuro-oncology centers around the world, which provides the opportunity to the performing neurosurgeon for a more realistic and accurate preoperative discussion with the patient, a wiser decision-making process, a safer surgical planning, and a more aggressive tumor resection [Atlas et al, 1996;Berntsen et al, 2010;Bizzi et al, 2008;Fandino et al, 1999;Fitzgerald et al, 1997;Giussani et al, 2010;Haberg et al, 2004;Hirsch et al, 2000;Hoenig et al, 2005;Krasnow et al, 2003;Krishnan et al, 2004;Lehericy et al, 2000;Li et al, 2010;Lurito et al, 2000;Mueller et al, 1996;National Comprehensive Cancer Network, 2007;Petrovich et al, 2005;Pouratian et al, 2002;Puce et al, 1995;Ruge et al, 1999;Roux et al, 2003;Rutten et al, 2002;Sanai & Berger, 2008;Schulder et al, 1998;Signorelli et al, 2003;Tieleman et al, 2007;Tomczak et al, 2000;Yetkin et al, 1997;Yousry et al, 1995]. Several studies also emphasize that fMRI can localize more accurately motor and sensory cortical areas than language areas, and therefore they indicate the necessity for employing complimentary intraoperative electrophysiological stimulation studies, in cases of tumor proximity to language-associated cortical areas [Berntsen et al, 2010;Giussani et al, 2010;Hirsch et al, 2000;Roux et al, 2003;…”