Stereotactic Spinothalamic Mesencephalic Tractotomy for the Treatment of Cancer Pain in the Neuromodulation Era: Advocacy for the Renaissance of a Forgotten Surgery

Although very ancient, the stereotactic spinothalamic mesencephalic tractotomy by radiofrequency is turning out to offer a very good safety efficacy for lateralized cancer pain at the upper part of the body in drug-resistant patients with a modest life expectancy. We recommend the young generation of neurosurgeon involved in pain surgery to learn this remarkably effective intervention.