Epilepsy

2024 AANS Panel Discussion

Driving the Science of MR-guided Laser Ablation: New Frontiers in Hyperthermic Research and Applications in Brain Tumors and Focal Epilepsy

Presenters: Orin Bloch, MD; Matthew Smyth, MD, FACS, FAAP; Albert Kim, MD

CPT Codes for Intracranial LITT

Get the details on the Level 1 CPT codes for intracranial LITT.

Presenter: Lisa Hayden

Beginning a LITT Program

Physicians share their experiences and reasons for starting a LITT program.

Presenters: Joseph Neimat, MD; Peter E. Fecci, MD, PhD

LITT Uses in Adult Epilepsy

Peer-to-peer discussion on a select series of epilepsy surgical cases on where LITT fits.

Presenter: David Sun, MD

NeuroBlate Workflow

Overview of the NeuroBlate System workflow from procedure planning through post ablation closing.

Presenters: Peter E. Fecci, MD, PhD; Joseph Neimat, MD

Epilepsy Case Review

Case disussion on using LITT for drug-resistant epilepsy.

Presenter: Joseph Neimat, MD

Laser Ablation for Pediatric Epilepsy and Oncology

Discussion on patient selection, disease etiologies best suited for LITT, case reviews, and other surgical considerations for pediatric epilepsy and oncology.

Presenters: James Rutka, MD, PhD; Matthew Smyth, MD, FACS, FAAP; James Drake, MBBch, MSc, FRCSC; Taylor Abel, MD

Quality of Life Improvements

Discussion on QoL improvements, seizure freedom and hospitalization for patients undergoing laser ablation.

Presenter: Patrick Landazuri, MD

LITT Technology Overview: Uses & Limitations

LITT overview, uses and limitations for brain tumors and drug-resistant epilepsy, and clinical evidence discussion.

Presenters: Peter E. Fecci, MD, PhD; Joseph Neimat, MD

Laser Ablation in the Treatment of Focal Epilepsy

Virtual case reviews using LITT for drug-resistant epilepsy.

Presenters: Stephan Schuele, MD, MPH; Joshua Rosenow, MD

Application of MRI-Guided LITT in Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery

Virtual case reviews for the application of LITT in pediatric epilepsy surgery.

Presenter: Taylor Abel, MD

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