The article presents a technique of anaesthesia for a specific neurosurgical operations of epilepsy, for surgeries, performed next to central area, speech center and functionally exposed brain areas. We use a laryngeal mask to enable a verbal contact with the patient or memory test making during the operation. Difficulties of this procedure, possible complications and risks of the second phase of the operation are emphasized.

        Key words: anaesthesia - neurosurgery - perioperative verbal contact with the patient - laryngeal mask