Laser Energy: Explanation of Light in a Broad Spectrum of Challenges

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14d - Laser Energy: Explanation of Light in a Broad Spectrum of Challenges

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Kelsey A. Templeton and

Veronica L. Chiang

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Philip E. Stieg ,

Rohan Ramakrishna and

Michael L. J. Apuzzo

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Benjamin Hartley: Affiliation:
Weill Cornell Medical Center
Philip E. Stieg: Affiliation:
Weill Cornell Medical College
Rohan Ramakrishna: Affiliation:
Weill Cornell Medical College
Michael L. J. Apuzzo: Affiliation:
Adjunct of Yale Medical School and Weill Cornell Medical College

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Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) involves the utilization of laser light energy and its photothermal properties when interacting with tissue for the treatment of various pathologies via the induction of hyperthermia and coagulation. Current neurosurgical applications of LITT include treatment of metastatic in-field recurrence, primary brain tumors, epilepsy, movement disorders, psychiatric disorders, pain syndromes, and spine tumors. Here we explore the basic principles of LITT and its current applications within neurosurgery. We then discuss the potential directions in which LITT may progress as a treatment modality, both as a stand-alone procedure and in conjunction with other adjunct interventions.

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Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)Neurosurgery Minimally Invasive Surgery Metastatic In-Field Recurrence Primary Brain Tumors Epilepsy Movement Disorders Psychiatric Disorders Pain Syndromes Spine Tumors

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