Brain Tumor Surgery
Brain tumor surgery is a complex procedure that requires precision and skill to remove the tumor while minimizing damage to healthy tissue. Here are some of the latest innovations in brain tumor surgery:
Intraoperative MRI: Intraoperative MRI (iMRI) allows surgeons to take real-time images of the brain during surgery. This helps them see the tumor and surrounding tissue more clearly, and adjust their approach as needed to remove as much of the tumor as possible.
Fluorescence-guided surgery: Fluorescence-guided surgery is a technique that uses fluorescent dyes to highlight cancerous tissue during surgery. This helps surgeons identify and remove as much of the tumor as possible, while minimizing damage to healthy tissue.
Laser interstitial thermal therapy: Laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) uses laser energy to heat and destroy tumor tissue. This minimally invasive approach can be used to treat tumors in areas of the brain that are difficult to access with traditional surgery.
Awake craniotomy: Awake craniotomy is a surgical technique that allows the patient to be awake during the procedure. This approach allows the surgeon to map the patient's brain and identify important areas, such as those responsible for language or movement, while removing the tumor.