Stereotactic MRI‐guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for extratemporal lobe epilepsy
Objective Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)–guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (MRg‐
LITT) is an alternative to open epilepsy surgery. We assess safety and effectiveness of MRg …
LITT) is an alternative to open epilepsy surgery. We assess safety and effectiveness of MRg …
Effects of surgical targeting in laser interstitial thermal therapy for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy: a multicenter study of 234 patients
Objective Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (mTLE)
has reported seizure freedom rates between 36% and 78% with at least 1 year of follow‐up …
has reported seizure freedom rates between 36% and 78% with at least 1 year of follow‐up …
Laser ablation for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy: surgical and cognitive outcomes with and without mesial temporal sclerosis
Objectives Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive surgical technique
for focal epilepsy. A major appeal of LITT is that it may result in fewer cognitive deficits …
for focal epilepsy. A major appeal of LITT is that it may result in fewer cognitive deficits …
Magnetic resonance imaging-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for epilepsy: systematic review of technique, indications, and outcomes
BE Youngerman, AV Save, GM McKhann - Neurosurgery, 2020 - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND For patients with focal drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE), surgical resection of
the epileptogenic zone (EZ) may offer seizure freedom and benefits for quality of life. Yet …
the epileptogenic zone (EZ) may offer seizure freedom and benefits for quality of life. Yet …
Laser interstitial thermal therapy for medically intractable mesial temporal lobe epilepsy
Objective To describe mesial temporal lobe ablated volumes, verbal memory, and surgical
outcomes in patients with medically intractable mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (mTLE) …
outcomes in patients with medically intractable mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (mTLE) …
Stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy for the treatment of pediatric drug-resistant epilepsy: indications, techniques, and safety
Background MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (MRgLITT) is a promising
alternative to open surgery for treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy, offering significant …
alternative to open surgery for treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy, offering significant …
Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT): seizure outcomes for refractory mesial temporal lobe epilepsy
Background Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive alternative with
less cognitive risks compared with traditional surgery for focal drug-resistant epilepsy …
less cognitive risks compared with traditional surgery for focal drug-resistant epilepsy …
Surgical outcomes of laser interstitial thermal therapy for temporal lobe epilepsy: systematic review and meta-analysis
P Kerezoudis, V Parisi, WR Marsh, TJ Kaufman… - World neurosurgery, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) has emerged as a safe and effective
approach to the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). The relationship of ablation …
approach to the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). The relationship of ablation …
Ictal onset signatures predict favorable outcomes of laser thermal ablation for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy
Background: Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT) has emerged as a minimally invasive
option for surgical treatment of refractory epilepsy. However, LiTT of the mesial temporal …
option for surgical treatment of refractory epilepsy. However, LiTT of the mesial temporal …
MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy for epilepsy
RY North, JS Raskin, DJ Curry - Neurosurgery Clinics, 2017 - neurosurgery.theclinics.com
MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) represents a sophisticated application of
modern stereotaxy, MRI, and laser technology. In brief, a laser is stereotactically placed into …
modern stereotaxy, MRI, and laser technology. In brief, a laser is stereotactically placed into …