Stereotactic Radiosurgery Plus Whole Brain Radiation Therapy vs. Stereotactic Radiosurgery Alone in the Treatment of Brain Metastases from Malignant Melanoma

Mondschein, J.; Kahn, E; Chakravarthy, A.B.; Cmelak, Anthony J.; Sosman, Jeff; Thompson, Reid C.; Weaver, Kyle D.; Fan, Feng Yun; Koehler, Elizabeth; Xia, Fan

doi:10.1016/j.ijrobp.2010.07.625

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“…Radiosurgery is a low-risk invasive percutaneous alternative to brain metastases treatment with an 80%-90% local control rate over metastatic lesions. 14,15 Recent advancement in laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) has improved the efficiency and safety of this method. LITT is a low-risk invasive percutaneous procedure that directs light energy through the fibropathic catheter to target in the tissue which leads to selective thermal ablation of malignant and benign lesions.…”

Section: Brain Surgerymentioning

confidence: 99%

The Evaluation of Laser Application in Surgery: A Review Article

et al. 2019

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There are several types of surgeries which use lasers in the operating room. Surgeons use lasers in general surgery or surgical specialties to cut, coagulate, and remove tissue. In modern medicine, the application of laser therapy is an attractive subject due to its minimal invasive effect. Today lasers are widely used in the treatment and diagnosis of many diseases such as various cancers, lithotripsy, ophthalmology, as well as dermatology and beauty procedures. Depending on the type of lasers, the wavelength and the delivery system, most lasers have replaced conventional surgical instruments for better wound healing results. Over time, by using many different tools and devices, new lasers have been created; as a result, they are used in a wide range of medical special cases. In this review, laser applications in surgery and its beneficial effects compared to previous surgeries with the aim of providing appropriate therapeutic and non-invasive solutions with minimal side effects after surgery are investigated.

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Section: Brain Surgerymentioning

confidence: 99%