What's the Right Amount of 'Zapping' in Epilepsy Laser Surgery? (IMAGE)

Thomas Jefferson University

What's the Right Amount of 'Zapping' in Epilepsy Laser Surgery?

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A multicenter trial of minimally invasive laser surgery to treat epileptic seizures reveals approaches for better seizure control with fewer side effects. Image shown here depicts MRI laser ablation plan for minimally invasive epileptic seizure surgery.

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Caio M. Matias M.D., Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, Thomas Jefferson University

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