Use of a mobile intraoperative CT scanner for navigation registration during laser interstitial thermal therapy of brain tumors

Highlights • Intraoperative CT may be used for navigation registration during brain tumor LITT. • The Medtronic O-arm reduces surgery time by reducing patient transfers. • Confirmatory scans improve awareness of laser position during the procedure. • Intraoperative CT may play a role in further stre...

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Published in:World neurosurgery 2016
Main Authors: Jermakowicz, Walter J., MD, PhD, Diaz, Roberto J., MD, PhD, Cass, Samuel H, Ivan, Michael E., MD, M.B.S, Komotar, Ricardo J., MD
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Language:English
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Neurosurgery
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Summary:Highlights • Intraoperative CT may be used for navigation registration during brain tumor LITT. • The Medtronic O-arm reduces surgery time by reducing patient transfers. • Confirmatory scans improve awareness of laser position during the procedure. • Intraoperative CT may play a role in further streamlining LITT for brain tumors.; Abbreviations: CT – computed tomography, DTI – diffusion tensor imaging, GBM – glioblastoma multiforme, LITT – laser interstitial thermal therapy, MRI – magnetic resonance imaging
ISSN:1878-8750
DOI:10.1016/j.wneu.2016.06.126