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ArticleActa neurochirurgica2025

How I do it: sequential robot-assisted stereotactic biopsy and laser interstitial thermal therapy for epilepsy associated with brain tumors.

Oumaima Aboubakr, Bertrand Mathon

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Article in Acta neurochirurgica, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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  2. Single-center longitudinal experience with MRgLITT in pediatric neurosurgery: technical evolution, expanding indications, and advanced MRI-driven planning.Child's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery · 2026
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Oumaima AboubakrDepartment of Neurosurgery, Sorbonne University, La Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital, 47-83, boulevard de l'Hôpital, Cedex 13, 75651, Paris, France.
Bertrand MathonDepartment of Neurosurgery, Sorbonne University, La Pitié-Salpêtrière University Hospital, 47-83, boulevard de l'Hôpital, Cedex 13, 75651, Paris, France. bertrand.mathon@aphp.fr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9182-5846

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLaser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) is a minimally invasive option for treating epilepsy and neuro-oncologic lesions, including those deemed inoperable. However, it does not allow for histomolecular diagnosis.

methodsWe describe our technique for combining stereotactic brain biopsy and LITT, focusing on biopsy sample quantity and its effects on MRI thermometry and ablation quality.

conclusionStereotactic biopsy can be safely integrated with LITT. Limiting sampling to two specimens minimizes air diffusion and hemorrhagic risk, reducing thermometric artifacts and preserving the accuracy of ablation.

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Brain NeoplasmsEpilepsyLaser TherapyRobotic Surgical ProceduresStereotaxic TechniquesBiopsyHumansMagnetic Resonance ImagingBrain tumor-related epilepsyEpilepsy surgeryLaser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)RoboticsStereotactic brain biopsy

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PMID41339600
PMCPMC12678548

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