Robot-assisted trigeminal nerve rhizotomy with radiofrequency ablation using Globus ExcelsiusGPS: illustrative case
This report demonstrates the potential of robot-assisted RFA in improving surgical precision, control, and patient outcomes in TN treatment. Further investigation into the long-term efficacy and safety of this innovative approach is warranted to fully understand its benefits and accuracy. https://thejns.org/doi/10.3171/CASE2510.
Authors
- Rachel V. Thakore
- Hael Abdulrazeq
- Carlin Chuck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5735-2654)
- Deus Cielo
- Clark C. Chen
- Rohaid Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6509-0129)
- Prakash Sampath (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5994-6819)
- Joseph Rajasekaran
Institutions
- Northwestern University (US)
- Brown University (US)
- Drexel University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons
- Published
- 2025-06-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3171/case2510
- Primary Topic
- Trigeminal Neuralgia and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00