Raman spectroscopy: Can it change the future of brain tumour surgery?

Authors

Qurat-Ul-Ain Virani, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Hafiza Fatima Aziz, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Muhammad Shahzad Shamim, Aga Khan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Review Article

Department

Neurosurgery

Abstract

Raman Spectroscopy (RS) is one of several techniques being used to identify tumour tissue during brain surgery. It is emerging as a novel investigative and diagnostic tool. The application of RS in cancer treatment has displayed promising results. This review centers around its clinical implication in brain tumours.

Publication (Name of Journal)

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.23-96

Recommended Citation

Virani, Q., Aziz, H. F., Shamim, M. (2023). Raman spectroscopy: Can it change the future of brain tumour surgery?. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 73(11), 2291-2292.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_surg_neurosurg/362