Minimally invasive awake craniotomy using Steiner-Lindquist stereotactic laser guidance.

Bekar A., BİLGİN H., Korfali G., Korfali E., Kocaeli H., Taskapilioglu O.

Minimally invasive neurosurgery : MIN, vol.52, no.4, pp.176-9, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 52 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Doi Number: 10.1055/s-0029-1239503
  • Journal Name: Minimally invasive neurosurgery : MIN
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.176-9
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Awake craniotomy permits the continuous assessment of intraoperative neurological functions. In addition, stereotactic laser guidance aids in performing minimally invasive procedures related to the radical resection of lesions located in eloquent and non-eloquent brain regions.