LINAC-based stereotactic radiosurgery is an alternative to conventional surgery for managing MTLE (IMAGE)

Chinese Neurosurgical Journal

LINAC-based stereotactic radiosurgery is an alternative to conventional surgery for managing MTLE

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Anterior temporal lobectomy (ATL) is the conventional surgical approach for managing drug-resistant mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE). However, ATL is associated with several side effects, making some patients ineligible for the procedure. Linear accelerator (LINAC)-based radiosurgery can decrease the frequency of seizures and auras in these patients.

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"Dr. B. K. Misra performing Stereotactic Gamma Radiosurgery" by Vm1207 from Openverse Image source link: https://openverse.org/image/13af9437-92b9-4d51-98d0-b166fb1e8ead?q=radiosurgery&p=1

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