Controversies in Neurosurgery: Laser Ablation vs. Mini Craniotomy/Tube Retractor for Tumors

Congress of Neurological Surgeons Podcasts

Title: Laser Ablation vs. Mini Craniotomy/Tube Retractor for Tumors Guest Faculty: Ian Lee, MD Hosts: Rushna Ali, MD and Seth F. Oliveria, MD PhD We will be joined by our guest Dr. Ian Lee to discuss use of stereotactic laser ablation, mini craniotomy and/or tube retractors to treat brain tumors. We will focus on understanding the advantages and weaknesses of these techniques to help develop a framework to apply toward clinical decision making in addition to traditional open resection techniques.