YouTube as a source of patient information on awake craniotomy: Analysis of content quality and user engagement

•Most YouTube videos on awake craniotomy are of poor educational value.•Intraoperative musical performances by patients are the strongest driver of video popularity.•User engagement of awake craniotomy videos is not linked to their educational quality.•Patients must be aware of the high prevalence of misleading content on YouTube.•Patients may require guidance in choosing the best resources online.