Novel Techniques and Technology for Treatment of Brain Tumors

Dear Colleagues,

Advances in molecular biology, virtual reality, optical imaging, and intraoperative techniques have revolutionized the treatment of brain tumors. This Special Issue will describe a number of these technologies, including selective mitochondrial chemotherapy for glioblastoma and the oncomagnetic treatment of cancer with high-frequency alternating magnetic fields. The use of oncolytic viruses and gene-mediated cytotoxic immunotherapy for brain-tumor treatment will be discussed, including the use of polio virus and various adenoviruses. The status of stem-cell therapy for brain tumors will be presented. Operative advances including awake craniotomy with brain mapping, the use of three-dimensional virtual reality, nuances in endoscopic skull base surgery, and robotic neurosurgical techniques will be described.

Prof. Dr. David S. Baskin
Guest Editor

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