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Ganesh Rao is a leading neurosurgeon-scientist whose work centers on the surgical management of brain tumors and the advancement of minimally invasive therapeutic technologies. He is best known for his pioneering contributions to laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT), a technique that uses heat delivered via a laser probe to ablate intracranial tumors with unprecedented precision. As the principal investigator of the landmark LAANTERN registry (Laser Ablation of Abnormal Neurological Tissue Using Robotic NeuroBlate System), Dr. Rao has generated critical real-world evidence on the safety, efficacy, and quality-of-life outcomes of this approach. His 2020 study reporting 12-month outcomes from this multicenter prospective registry, which has garnered over 75 citations, has been instrumental in establishing LITT as a viable treatment option for patients with deep-seated or recurrent brain tumors who are poor candidates for conventional open surgery. Through his rigorous clinical research, Dr. Rao continues to shape the future of neuro-oncologic surgery, offering patients less invasive alternatives while maintaining oncologic control.
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