Current opinion in neurology
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Curr. Opin. Neurol. · Apr 2019
ReviewLaser interstitial thermal therapy in drug-resistant epilepsy.
MRI-guided stereotactic laser interstitial thermal therapy (LiTT) has been utilized in the surgical treatment of discrete, small epileptogenic lesions. This review summarizes the current literature and addresses the clinical application of this technique. ⋯ LiTT appears promising and has potential for reduced morbidity and improved tolerability compared with open surgery. Studies must be done to compare efficacy and safety of LiTT with open surgery, and further investigation is needed to optimize this technique.