Objective:Introduce the principles of laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy and the advantage of MR-guided LITT(laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy)-noninvasive thermometry,avoiding the risk of ionizing radiation,superior tissue contrast, good visualization of vascular structures,free imaging plane orientation and position provides the unique three-dimensional information,et al.
Objective To explore the optimal heating power, heating time, effects and mechanisms of laser interstitial thermotherapy (LITT) for treatment of glioma.
Laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy (LITT) performed under MRI guidance results in precise and reproducible areas of induced necrosis with a local control of 94 %, and with an improved survival rate.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety and effectiveness of CT-guided and MR-thermometry-controlled laser-induced interstitial thermotherapy (LITT) in adrenal metastases.
Besides these routine applications of lasers, laser interstitial thermotherapy (LITT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) of brain tumours are still in the experimental stage.