title: Computer-interactive stereotactic resection of deep-seated and centrally located intraaxial brain lesions.
abstract: The carbon dioxide laser has been incorporated into a computer-interactive stereotactic system for precision resection of deep-seated intraaxial neoplasma defined by stereotactic computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. One hundred and ninety-seven procedures were performed on 191 patients having deep-seated lesions. Postoperative results have been satisfactory as regards the postoperative condition of the patient in consideration of the completeness of tumor removal achieved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurologic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Kall
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Goerss
mesh_terms: D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013238:Stereotaxic Techniques; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed