Precision Without the Scalpel: Evaluating the Promise of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) in Advancing Modern Neurosurgery Over Traditional Open Procedures

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2025 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 12 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Aditya Tyagi

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V12I3P102

How to Cite?

Aditya Tyagi, "Precision Without the Scalpel: Evaluating the Promise of Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) in Advancing Modern Neurosurgery Over Traditional Open Procedures," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 12,  no. 3, pp. 7-16, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V12I3P102

Abstract:

Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) represents an advanced minimally invasive neurosurgical technique that uses laser technology to precisely eliminate abnormal brain tissues while offering a potential substitute for traditional open brain surgery. The research evaluates LITT against standard neurosurgical techniques through three main objectives, which include 1.) clinical effectiveness evaluation through combined assessment of treatment results and cost-benefit analysis that includes recovery duration and hospital expenses and patient-reported life quality assessment and 2.) evaluation of LITT treatment effects on complex medical conditions including Mesial Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (MTLE) and recurrent Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM) and 3.) This study analyzes LITT’s ability to reduce surgical trauma, shorten recovery periods, and boost patient satisfaction through peer-reviewed literature and patient interviews compared to traditional surgical approaches. The research investigates LITT as a patient-centered brain surgery alternative through its precise surgical capabilities and superior recovery results.

Keywords:

Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT), minimally invasive neurosurgery, Mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE), recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), stereotactic laser ablation, laser ablation, mesial temporal lobe epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, MRI-guided neurosurgery, neurosurgical outcomes, patient-reported outcomes, cost-benefit analysis in surgery, postoperative recovery, comparative effectiveness, patient-centered neurosurgical care, thermal ablation brain surgery, neuro-oncology, surgical innovation.

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