Real-Time Magnetic Resonance-Guided Stereotactic Laser Amygdalohippocampotomy for Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy

2014358 citationsJournal Articlegreen Open Access

Authors

Jon T. Willie · Neurology, Inc

Nealen G. Laxpati · Georgia Institute of Technology

Daniel L. Drane · Neurology, Inc

Sandra L. Helmers · Neurology, Inc

Amit M. Saindane ·

Abstract

Real-time magnetic resonance-guided stereotactic laser amygdalohippocampotomy is a technically novel, safe, and effective alternative to open surgery. Further evaluation with larger cohorts over time is warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Epilepsy research and treatment Fetal and Pediatric Neurological Disorders Neonatal and fetal brain pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Peace, Justice and strong institutions

Publication Details

Published in: Neurosurgery

Volume 74, Issue 6, pp. 569-585

DOI: 10.1227/neu.0000000000000343

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