Surgical Approaches to Thalamic Gliomas: A Systematic Review

In Reply: Newly Diagnosed Adult Basal Ganglia Gliomas Treated With Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy: A Comparative Cohort With Needle Biopsy

“…Nevertheless, data on how to proceed with treating this pathology in the present are needed. As we stated in a recent systematic review that we conducted on the subject (Merenzon et al 8 ), thalamic gliomas treated by means of open microsurgery have high morbidity and mortality. Viozzi and the team are invited to conduct a joint study with their own data to publish more statistically robust results.…”

Contralateral interhemispheric transcallosal transchoroidal approach to a thalamic glioma: illustrative case

“… 2 However, each approach comes with its own set of advantages and limitations, requiring careful consideration based on the tumor’s size, location, extension, and pattern of growth; the presence of cystic components or contrast medium enhancement; and individual patient factors. 3 Selection of the best surgical approach by gathering appropriate information based on medical history, imaging studies, and functional tests before surgery can result in improved outcomes and reduced perioperative complications. 1 The most frequently used surgical approaches to the third ventricle and thalamus are transcortical, transcortical/transventricular, transsylvian/insular, transcallosal, and infratentorial supracerebellar.…”

“… 1 The most frequently used surgical approaches to the third ventricle and thalamus are transcortical, transcortical/transventricular, transsylvian/insular, transcallosal, and infratentorial supracerebellar. 3 – 5 Advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques, such as diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) tractography for the corticospinal tract (CST) and optic tract topography, assist in the selection of the safest and most effective surgical approach.…”