Laser interstitial thermal therapy using the Leksell Stereotactic System and a diagnostic MRI suite: how I do it.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 36585476.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00701-022-05461-x and PMC identifier 9922222.
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Abstract
Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a stereotactic neurosurgical procedure used to treat neoplastic and epileptogenic lesions in the brain. A variety of advanced technological instruments such as frameless navigation systems, robotics, and intraoperative MRI are often described in this context, although the surgical procedure can also be performed using a standard stereotactic setup and a diagnostic MRI suite. We report on our experience and a surgical technique using a Leksell stereotactic frame and a diagnostic MRI suite to perform LITT. LITT can be safely performed using the Leksell frame and a diagnostic MRI suite, making the technique available even to neuro-oncology centers without advanced technological setup.
Medical subject headings
- Brain Neoplasms
- Laser Therapy