AI Article Synopsis
- The use of laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) has increased over the past ten years for treating various health conditions, particularly glioblastoma (GBM).
- LITT is especially effective for lesions that are deep in the brain and hard to reach, making it suitable for patients who can't undergo traditional surgery.
- This review discusses the current technology and techniques for LITT, summarizes patient outcomes, and explores future research directions in treating GBM.
Article Abstract
The previous decade has seen an expansion in the use of laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) for a variety of pathologies. LITT has been used to treat both newly diagnosed and recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), especially in deep-seated, difficult-to-access lesions where open resection is otherwise infeasible or in patients who would not tolerate craniotomy. This review aims to describe the current state of the technology and operative technique, as well as summarize the outcomes data and future research regarding LITT as a treatment of GBM.
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