Our Center offers many treatment options. For small tumors that don’t cause symptoms, we can often observe them with regular imaging (MRI, CT, etc.). These tumors may also be treated with medications or radiation therapy. Larger tumors usually need surgery, either by endoscopy or open craniotomy.

Our team combines intraoperative CT scanning, intraoperative MRI scanning and the Medtronic Visualase™ Thermal Therapy System. These technologies help us perform the procedure safely and accurately.

• Endoscopic approaches
• Open Craniotomy - Our Center is very experienced with minimally invasive techniques, which can provide safer, more effective tumor removal.
• Fluorescence
• Gamma Knife Perfexion for stereotactic radiosurgery – Used on smaller tumors, this high-dose radiation treatment focuses on tumors and reduces spread to surrounding brain tissue.
• Stereotactic laser ablation (1.5 tesla high-field strength intraoperative MRI) – Also called Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT), this treatment is another option for smaller tumors, especially those deep in the brain. LITT uses focused light from a laser to heat and destroy tumors. A specially trained neurosurgeon performs this procedure within an MRI scanner. This provides real-time imaging to guide the laser to the target tissue. LITT may also be used on smaller brain tumors, for side effects of radiation therapy, and/or on tumors that grow despite radiation and chemotherapy.
• Brain Biopsy
• Radiation therapy
• Chemotherapy
• Clinical trials
• Targeted molecular profiling that can give your doctor clues on which treatment your tumor might best respond to.