How I do it: sequential robot-assisted stereotactic biopsy and laser interstitial thermal therapy for epilepsy associated with brain tumors.
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 41339600.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s00701-025-06705-2 and PMC identifier 12678548.
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Abstract
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive option for treating epilepsy and neuro-oncologic lesions, including those deemed inoperable. However, it does not allow for histomolecular diagnosis. We describe our technique for combining stereotactic brain biopsy and LITT, focusing on biopsy sample quantity and its effects on MRI thermometry and ablation quality. Stereotactic biopsy can be safely integrated with LITT. Limiting sampling to two specimens minimizes air diffusion and hemorrhagic risk, reducing thermometric artifacts and preserving the accuracy of ablation.
Medical subject headings
- Brain Neoplasms
- Stereotaxic Techniques
- Laser Therapy
- Epilepsy
- Robotic Surgical Procedures