Expert discussion

Confocal endomicroscopy for in vivo visualization in brain tumor surgery

11 April 2022 · 10 min watch
Jürgen Schlegel, MD
Author

Jürgen Schlegel, MD

Department of Neuropathology, Technical University Munich, Germany

Jens Gempt, MD
Author

Jens Gempt, MD

Department of Neurosurgery, Technical University Munich, Germany

Mark Preul, MD
Author

Mark Preul, MD

Department of Neurosurgery, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, USA

Summary

Real-world experience with in vivo tissue visualization using CLE during brain tumor surgery

In this recorded panel discussion, Jürgen Schlegel, MD, Jens Gempt, MD, and Mark C. Preul, MD exchange on the current role of confocal laser endomicroscopy in brain tumor surgery. Based on actual clinical experiences with this technology, the speakers cover topics such as  in vivo CLE and ex vivo CLE study results, confocal image acquisition, and the role of different benefits for the multidisciplinary collaboration.


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