Abstract
Computed tomography-based stereotactic biopsy procedures for diagnosing intracranial tumors are common today. In addition, point stereotaxis is used to center a craniotomy over a superficial lesion or to find a deep one. Technical innovations have improved performance of these operations. The author describes the instrumentation and current methodology for computer-assisted stereotactic laser microsurgical extirpation of intra-axial lesions and discusses the results.
MeSH terms
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Brain Neoplasms / pathology
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Brain Neoplasms / surgery*
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Cerebral Angiography / instrumentation
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Craniotomy / instrumentation*
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / instrumentation*
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Laser Therapy / instrumentation*
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / instrumentation
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Microsurgery / instrumentation*
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Postoperative Complications / mortality
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Stereotaxic Techniques / instrumentation*
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Survival Rate
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / instrumentation