2020
DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2020.1748238
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The use of laser interstitial thermal therapy in the treatment of brain metastases: a literature review

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to discuss the current evidence for Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) in the treatment of brain metastases, our current recommendations for patient selection and the future perspectives for this therapy. We have also touched upon the possible complications and role of systemic therapy coupled with LITT for the treatment of brain metastases Material and Methods: Two authors carried out the literature search using two databases independently, including PubMed, and Web of Science.… Show more

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“…These may include recurrences or areas of necrosis not amenable to further resection. 165 In fact, a retrospective study comparing patients who had radiation necrosis or recurrent tumors after SRS showed that those who underwent LITT had similar PFS and OS compared with patients who underwent craniotomy. 164 Expert Panel Recommendations for Management of a Single BM or asymptomatic (28 of 32 panel members; 88%) BM 5 mm to 1 cm, SRS is recommended.…”
Section: Srs Versus Conventional Surgerymentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…These may include recurrences or areas of necrosis not amenable to further resection. 165 In fact, a retrospective study comparing patients who had radiation necrosis or recurrent tumors after SRS showed that those who underwent LITT had similar PFS and OS compared with patients who underwent craniotomy. 164 Expert Panel Recommendations for Management of a Single BM or asymptomatic (28 of 32 panel members; 88%) BM 5 mm to 1 cm, SRS is recommended.…”
Section: Srs Versus Conventional Surgerymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Although there have been no reports of prospective, randomized clinical trials evaluating its efficacy and safety relative to conventional surgery, LITT may be considered in patients for whom neither surgical resection nor SRS is feasible or ideal. These may include recurrences or areas of necrosis not amenable to further resection 165 . In fact, a retrospective study comparing patients who had radiation necrosis or recurrent tumors after SRS showed that those who underwent LITT had similar PFS and OS compared with patients who underwent craniotomy 164 …”
Section: Local Therapy: Surgery and Radiationmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In addition, laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) constitutes a minimally invasive technique that uses ablation of intracranial lesions with stereotactic guidance. Its role in reducing RN has also been explored in the past [ 106 ].…”
Section: The Challenge Of Recurrence Radioresistance and Radionecrosismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A more recently developed technology combines the use of cesium-131 radiation seeds with an implanted substrate that improves dosimetry [105]; how this will compare over time to more established techniques remains to be determined. Yet another technology which is increasingly used is MR-guided laser induced hyperthermia (LITT) to ablate abnormal tissue e frequently metastases e for which different devices are available allowing precise thermometry [106]. The concept of local delivery of chemotherapy has also been explored but has not yet been subjected to an adequately powered, efficacy oriented clinical trial [107,108].…”
Section: Local Adjuvant Therapymentioning
confidence: 99%