Phantom and In Vivo Accuracy of Frameless Optical Navigation in Stereotactic Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy

Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Medical Imaging, Oncology,
frameless stereotaxis   optical navigation   laser interstitial thermal therapy   accuracy   targeting error  

Accuracy of Frameless Optical Navigation in Stereotactic Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy Background Glioblastoma is a rapidly growing and invasive brain tumor, and traditional treatment methods include surgical resection, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. However, for some patients with deep-seated tumors or poor physical conditions, traditio...

Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for First-Line Treatment of Insular Glioma: A Novel Treatment Framework

Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Medical Imaging, Oncology,
insular glioma   laser interstitial thermal therapy   safety   cytoreductive treatment   surgical management  

Application of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy in Insular Gliomas Research Background and Problem Statement The management of insular gliomas has always faced significant surgical challenges. Due to the complex functional and vascular anatomy surrounding the insula, maximally safe resection is highly technically challenging. Removing low-grade a...