Brain Tumors
The COA CNS Tumor Program is a multi-disciplinary effort in close collaboration with UAB faculty in Pediatric Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Otolaryngology, Neurology, Neuroradiology, Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Medicine to provide cutting-edge comprehensive care for children with CNS neoplasms. Meetings include a weekly Tumor Board and Neuropathology and Radiation Oncology conferences. We have expertise in all modalities of surgical care, including open microsurgery, minimally invasive approaches, ventricular endoscopy, transnasal skull base approaches, laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and radiosurgery. In addition, our faculty lead and participated in a large number of national and international clinical trials through the Children’s Oncology Group (COG), Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Consortium (PNOC), Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC) and Children’s Brain Tumor Network (CBTN).
- Zeiss microscopes
- Stealth and Brain Lab frameless navigation
- flexible and rigid endoscopy
- ultrasonic aspirators
- microsurgical instrument
- NICO endoscopic aspirators
- Yag and CO2 lasers
- Visualase laser ablation
- ROSA Robot
We are actively involved in research to improve treatment options for pediatric brain tumors. This includes providing appropriate patients access to clinical studies and trials coordinated by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Pediatric Oncology Group (POG) and the Children’s Oncology Group (COG). Our team members stay up-to-date on medical knowledge, publish in peer reviewed medical literature, and speak at national meetings and other centers of excellence.
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