ArticleSurgical neurology international2022
Repeat laser interstitial thermal therapy for recurrent primary and metastatic intracranial tumors.
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- Imaging-based techniques for ablation zone definition and volumetry after laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) for intracranial lesions: a systematic review.Acta neurochirurgica · 2025Pooled it
- Evaluating efficacy and safety of laser interstitial thermal therapy in patients with newly diagnosed and recurrent glioblastoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Neurosurgical review · 2024Pooled it
- Prognostic nomogram for glioblastoma (GBM) patients presenting with distant extension: a seer-based study.Journal of cancer research and clinical oncology · 2023Trial
- Laser interstitial thermal therapy in pediatric neurosurgery: a prospective nationwide study on indications, safety, and early outcomes.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2026Article
- From competition to complementarity: narrative review of laser interstitial thermal therapy, focused ultrasound, and radiofrequency ablation in minimally invasive neurosurgery.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2026Review
- Same-session hybrid surgery for multifocal glioblastoma: integrating open resection with laser interstitial thermal therapy. Illustrative cases.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2026Article
- Laser interstitial thermal therapy as a radiation-sparing approach for central nervous system tumors in children with cancer predisposition syndromes: report of a child with Li-Fraumeni syndrome. Illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2024Article
- Current status and research progress of minimally invasive treatment of glioma.Frontiers in oncology · 2024Review
- Advancements in Glioma Care: Focus on Emerging Neurosurgical Techniques.Biomedicines · 2023Review
- Laser Interstitial Thermotherapy (LITT) in Recurrent Glioblastoma: What Window of Opportunity for This Treatment?Technology in cancer research & treatmentReview
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Abstract
Background: Repeat craniotomy in patients with primary and metastatic brain tumors carries significant morbidity and can delay adjuvant treatments. Repeat laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) for recurrent disease has been described and could benefit patients with limited cytoreductive options. We aim to describe the indications, safety, and efficacy of repeat LITT for recurrent primary and metastatic intracranial tumors. Methods: Patients undergoing repeat ablations for the same lesion were included in the study. We retrospectively analyzed 13 patients treated with 29 total LITT ablations. Results: Eleven patients were treated for glioblastoma (GBM), while two had brain metastases. Eleven patients had LITT performed only 2 times, while three patients underwent three total iterations of LITT for disease recurrence. Median length of stay after the 1 Conclusion: Recurrent tumors, especially GBM, can be safely treated using repeat LITT when surgery cannot be effectively performed. Our results indicate that patients tolerate the procedure well and have a meaningful survival given the salvage nature of the procedure.
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