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Laser thermocoagulation
LASER INTERSTITIAL THERMAL THERAPY
HCA UK offers advanced treatments such as thermocoaulation to help eliminate metastatic tumours
About
Laser thermocoagulation is an emerging treatment option for primary and metastatic brain tumours which can be hard to treat with conventional surgery.
The procedure involves inserting a laser catheter into the tumour and heating it to temperatures high enough to kill the tumour.
Need to know
The procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic. A small incision is made in the scalp and a thin hole is made in the skull. Guided by MRI and image guidance, the surgeon inserts the catheter into the target area of the brain.
The laser is activated and the surgeon monitors the heat delivered to the tumour through MRI imaging. When the entire tumour has been heated, the laser is removed and the area is closed with staples.
Your consultant will explain the procedure to you and answer any questions you may have. Because you'll be having general anaesthetic, they'll let you know how long you should avoid eating and drinking before surgery.
Like all procedures, there may be some risks and side effects involved. Your consultant will explain these to you.
You should be able to go home the next day. You'll need to arrange for someone to pick you up from the hospital.
Your consultant will monitor your progress carefully, and arrange a follow up appointment. They will let you know when you can get back to your usual routine after surgery.
Our Laser thermocoagulation locations
Chiswick Outpatients
Bond House 347-353 Chiswick High Road W4 4HS London
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
Patient stories
Hear from past patients about their experience
Alan's story
Despite years of experiencing heart problems that just wouldn’t go away, Alan was apprehensive about having a surgical procedure. But with the expertise of his consultant and the latest cardiac technology, he decided to go ahead.
Andrew's story
“I couldn’t move my legs at all, and my arms only partially. But now I can walk six miles. I wouldn’t have got that without the physio team at The Christie Private Care, I simply wouldn’t have.”
How a second opinion helped uncover a hidden cardiac problem
Former Olympic swimmer, Adrian, was used to prioritising his physical wellbeing and continued to exercise regularly, keeping him in good health into his 60s. But when he got out of the pool one day, he noticed that something wasn’t right.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.