Laser surgery for epilepsy less invasive, more precise in early reports
Monday, December 3, 2012 - 01:40
in Health & Medicine
A developing new laser surgical technique for epilepsy appears to be safe and effective and reduces hospital stays to one or two days, according to two new research reports. Both studies were conducted on pediatric patients with refractory focal seizures. Investigators reported the laser technique which requires only a small scalp incision and twist drill hole in the skull to be more precise and with fewer complications than conventional resective surgery. The laser system is already FDA cleared for neurosurgery.