Cryothalamotomy

Cryothalamotomy is a surgical procedure that is used to treat certain types of brain tumors. It involves removing part of the thalamus, a brain structure that plays an important role in processing information and transmitting it to other parts of the brain.

Introduction Cryothalamotomy is a method of neurosurgical operation in which part of the thalamus or hypothalamus is removed to reduce or eliminate pain in various diseases, including epilepsy. The thalamus and hypothalamus are important brain structures that perform many functions related to the regulation of sensitivity, emotional reactions and other aspects of behavior. Removing parts of these structures may impair brain function, but can also be an effective way to relieve pain. The purpose of this article is to provide a history and description of the cryothalamotomy procedure and discuss its advantages and disadvantages.

History of cryothalamotomy For the first time, cryothalamotomy was performed only in 2016, but due to its effectiveness, this method is quickly becoming more and more popular in world neurosurgery. Cryothalamatomy has proven effective for the treatment of patients with epilepsy suffering from chronic pain symptoms,