Improved MR thermometry for laser interstitial thermotherapy
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DOI: 10.1002/lsm.23049
Abstract: To develop, test and evaluate improved 2D and 3D protocols for proton resonance frequency shift magnetic resonance temperature imaging (MRTI) of laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT). The objective was to develop improved MRTI protocols in… read more here.
Keywords: thermometry laser; medicine; laser interstitial; improved thermometry ... See more keywords
Robot assisted laser-interstitial thermal therapy with iSYS1 and Visualase: how I do it
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-021-04883-3
Abstract: Laser-interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is an ablative treatment based on a surgically implanted laser-emitting catheter to induce a focal ablation of the pathological tissue. The main indications in neurosurgery are primary brain tumors, metastases, radiation… read more here.
Keywords: laser interstitial; robot assisted; thermal therapy; assisted laser ... See more keywords
Adaptation of laser interstitial thermal therapy for tumor ablation under MRI monitoring in a rat orthotopic model of glioblastoma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00701-021-05002-y
Abstract: Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) under magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) monitoring is being increasingly used in cytoreductive surgery of recurrent brain tumors and tumors located in eloquent brain areas. The objective of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: laser interstitial; mri monitoring; ablation; model ... See more keywords
Role of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy in the Management of Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors
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DOI: 10.1007/s11864-021-00912-6
Abstract: Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive treatment option for brain tumors including glioblastoma, other primary central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms, metastases, and radiation necrosis. LITT employs a fiber optic coupled laser delivery… read more here.
Keywords: laser interstitial; interstitial thermal; therapy; brain ... See more keywords
Magnetic Resonance Thermometry and Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Brain Tumors.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nec.2017.05.015
Abstract: Recent technological advancements in intraoperative imaging are shaping the way for a new era in brain tumor surgery. Magnetic resonance thermometry has provided intraoperative real-time imaging feedback for safe and effective application of laser interstitial… read more here.
Keywords: laser interstitial; magnetic resonance; resonance thermometry; brain ... See more keywords
Laser interstitial thermal therapy for treatment of cerebral radiation necrosis
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DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2020.1760362
Abstract: Abstract Radiation necrosis is a well described complication after radiosurgical treatment of intracranial pathologies – best recognized after the treatment of patients with arteriovenous malformations and brain metastases but possibly also affecting patients treated with… read more here.
Keywords: laser interstitial; treatment; radiation necrosis; therapy ... See more keywords
NCOG-65. MR-GUIDED LASER INTERSTITIAL THERMAL THERAPY FOR BRAIN TUMORS IN GERIATRIC PATIENTS
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DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noaa215.603
Abstract: There is a paucity of studies assessing the use of magnetic resonance-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) in the elderly population. Geriatric patients (≥65 years) treated with LITT for intracranial tumors at a single institution… read more here.
Keywords: laser interstitial; guided laser; tumors geriatric; thermal therapy ... See more keywords
NFB-06. Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy as a Radiation-Sparing Approach for Children with Cancer Predisposition
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DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noac079.470
Abstract: Abstract BACKGROUND: Li-Fraumeni (LFS) syndrome confers a predisposition for the formation of a broad range of tumors. Estimates of post-radiation secondary malignancy in the context of LFS cohorts range from 20-50%. Therefore, alternative therapeutic strategies… read more here.
Keywords: laser interstitial; interstitial thermal; radiation sparing; therapy ... See more keywords
SURG-29. LASER INTERSTITIAL THERMAL THERAPY COMPARED TO CRANIOTOMY FOR TREATMENT OF RECURRENT GLIOBLASTOMA
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DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noz175.1029
Abstract: There have been publications that propose the use of laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) as a viable alternative to craniotomy for the treatment of glioblastoma (GBM). The aim of this study was to retrospectively compare… read more here.
Keywords: laser interstitial; treatment; thermal therapy; interstitial thermal ... See more keywords
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Metastatic Melanoma After Failed Radiation Therapy: A Case Series.
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DOI: 10.1093/ons/opaa012
Abstract: BACKGROUND Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a growing technology to treat a variety of brain lesions. It offers an alternative to treatment options, such as open craniotomy and stereotactic radiosurgery. OBJECTIVE To analyze our… read more here.
Keywords: laser interstitial; thermal therapy; metastatic melanoma; interstitial thermal ... See more keywords
Techniques to Ensure Accurate Targeting for Delivery of Awake Laser Interstitial Thermotherapy.
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DOI: 10.1093/ons/opx290
Abstract: BACKGROUND Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is an emerging neurosurgical treatment modality that is typically performed under general anesthesia. We describe a novel workflow developed at the University of Florida… read more here.
Keywords: delivery; general anesthesia; laser interstitial; mri ... See more keywords