Abstract
Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is gaining popularity in the treatment of both primary and secondary intracranial tumors. The goal of LITT is to deliver thermal energy in a predictable, controlled, and minimally invasive fashion. It can be particularly valuable in patients with recurrent tumors who, due to previous radiation or surgery, may have a potentially higher risk of wound breakdown or infection with repeat craniotomy. Deep-seated lesions that are often inaccessible through open approaches (thalamus, hypothalamus, mesial basal temporal lobe, brainstem) may also be suitable targets. The experience and data published thus far on this modality is limited but growing. This review highlights the use of LITT as a primary treatment method in a variety of intracranial tumors, as well as its application as an adjunct to established surgical techniques.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2020
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.4103/ajns.ajns_185_20
Repository Citation
Mirza, Farhan A.; Mitha, Rida; and Shamim, Muhammad Shahzad, "Current Role of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy in the Treatment of Intracranial Tumors" (2020). Neurosurgery Faculty Publications. 12.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/neurosurgery_facpub/12
Notes/Citation Information
Published in Asian Journal of Neurosurgery, v. 15, issue 4.
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