Diem Kieu Tran
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About
Diem Kieu Tran is a pioneering neurosurgeon and researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, stereotactic neurosurgery, and neuromodulation. Her primary research focuses on developing and refining minimally invasive surgical techniques for treating complex neurological conditions, including epilepsy and radiation necrosis. Dr. Tran’s major contributions include the first reported use of robotic assistance for stereotactic MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) in the posterior cranial fossa—a landmark technical note that has garnered 30 citations and opened new avenues for treating deep-seated intracranial lesions. She has also advanced the field of epilepsy surgery by introducing a novel robotic-assisted technique for implanting the responsive neurostimulation (RNS) system, a closed-loop therapy for drug-resistant focal epilepsy. Her work on robotic orthogonal implantation of RNS depth electrodes in the mesial temporal lobe (cited 6 times) offers a more direct and potentially safer alternative to traditional transoccipital approaches. Through these innovations, Dr. Tran is helping to shape a future where robotic precision enhances patient outcomes in functional neurosurgery.
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