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Published Articles

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Souhami L, Seiferheld W, Brachman D,
EB, Werner-Wasik M, Lustig R, Schultz CJ,
Sause W, Okunieff P, Buckner J, Zamorano L,
Mehta MP, Curran WJ Jr.
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Randomized comparison of stereotactic radiosurgery followed by conventional radiotherapy with carmustine to conventional radiotherapy with carmustine for patients with glioblastoma multiforme: report of Radiation Therapy Oncology Group 93-05 protocol.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2004 Nov 1;60(3):853-60.
PMID: 15465203 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
2
Zamorano L, Li Q, Tekyi-Mensah S, Gaspar L,
Fontanesi J, Levin K.
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Permanent iodine-125 interstitial radiation therapy in the treatment of non-glioblastoma multiforme high-grade gliomas.
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 2003;81(1-4):10-7.
PMID: 14742958 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
3
Gonzalez-Martinez JA, Zamorano L, Li QH, Diaz FG.
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Interactive image-guided management of colloid cysts of the third ventricle.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg. 2003 Aug;46(4):193-7.
PMID: 14506560 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Levin KJ, Youssef EF, Sloan AE, Patel R, Zabad RK,
Zamorano L.
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Gamma knife radiosurgery in patients with advanced breast cancer undergoing bone marrow transplant.
J Neurosurg. 2002 Dec;97(5 Suppl):663-5.
PMID: 12507116 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
5
Gonzalez-Martinez J, Hernandez L, Zamorano L,
Sloan A, Levin K, Lo S, Li Q, Diaz F.
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Gamma knife radiosurgery for intracranial metastatic melanoma: a 6-year experience.
J Neurosurg. 2002 Dec;97(5 Suppl):494-8.
PMID: 12507084 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
6
Hernandez L, Zamorano L, Sloan A, Fontanesi J,
Lo S, Levin K, Li Q, Diaz F.
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Gamma knife radiosurgery for renal cell carcinoma brain metastases.
J Neurosurg. 2002 Dec;97(5 Suppl):489-93.
PMID: 12507083 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Li QH, Zamorano L, Pandya A, Perez R, Gong J, Diaz F.
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The application accuracy of the NeuroMate robot–A quantitative comparison with frameless and frame-based surgical localization systems.
Comput Aided Surg. 2002;7(2):90-8.
PMID: 12112718 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Videtic GM, Gaspar LE, Zamorano L, Stitt LW,
Fontanesi J, Levin KJ.
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Implant volume as a prognostic variable in brachytherapy decision-making for malignant gliomas stratified by the RTOG recursive partitioning analysis.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2001 Nov 15;51(4):963-8.
PMID: 11704318 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Mehta M, Yung WK, Bullard D, Barger G,
Choucair A, Gillin M, Grossman S, Guha A,
Hammond ME, Michalski J, Prados M, Provins S,
Scott C, Zamorano L;
Radiation Therapy Oncology Group
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Radiation Therapy Oncology Group. Research Plan 2002-2006. Brain Tumor Committee.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2001;51(3 Suppl 2):11-8. No abstract available.
PMID: 11641010 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
10
Nolte LP, Zamorano L, Visarius H, Berlemann U,
Langlotz F, Arm E, Schwarzenbach O.
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Clinical evaluation of a system for precision enhancement in spine surgery.
Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 1995 Sep;10(6):293-303.
PMID: 11415570 [PubMed – as supplied by publisher]
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Li Q, Zamorano L, Jiang Z, Gong JX, Pandya A,
Perez R, Diaz F.
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Effect of optical digitizer selection on the application accuracy of a surgical localization system-a quantitative comparison between the OPTOTRAK and flashpoint tracking systems.
Comput Aided Surg. 1999;4(6):314-21.
PMID: 10631374 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
12
Videtic GM, Gaspar LE, Zamorano L, Fontanesi J,
Levin KJ, Kupsky WJ, Tekyi-Mensah S.
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Use of the RTOG recursive partitioning analysis to validate the benefit of iodine-125 implants in the primary treatment of malignant gliomas.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 1999 Oct 1;45(3):687-92.
PMID: 10524423 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Gaspar LE, Zamorano LJ, Shamsa F, Fontanesi J,
Ezzell GE, Yakar DA.
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Permanent 125iodine implants for recurrent malignant gliomas.
Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 1999 Mar 15;43(5):977-82.
PMID: 10192343 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Vinas FC, Jiang Z, Diaz FG
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Use of surgical wands in neurosurgery.
Adv Tech Stand Neurosurg. 1998;24:77-128. Review. No abstract available.
PMID: 10050212 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Serra I, Garcia V, Vinales D, Serra J, Serra L,
Zamorano L, Decinti E.
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[Audit of deaths due to cervical cancer in a health service of Santiago. A preliminary analysis] Rev Med Chil. 1998 Aug;126(8):1010-8. Spanish.
PMID: 9830755 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
16
Vinas FC, Holdener H, Zamorano L, King PK, Li Q,
Jiang Z, Diaz FG.
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Use of interactive-intraoperative guidance during vertebrectomy and anterior spinal fusion with instrumental fixation: technical note.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg. 1998 Sep;41(3):166-71.
PMID: 9802042 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Matter A, Saenz A, Portillo G, Diaz F.
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Interactive image-guided surgical resection of intracranial arteriovenous malformations.
Comput Aided Surg. 1998;3(2):57-63.
PMID: 9784953 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Saenz A, Matter A, Buciuc R, Gaspar L,
Fontanesi J, Garzon A, Diaz F.
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Radiosurgical treatment of meningiomas.
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1997;69(1-4 Pt 2):156-61.
PMID: 9711750 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Matter A, Saenz A, Buciuc R, Diaz F.
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Interactive image-guided resection of cerebral cavernous malformations.
Comput Aided Surg. 1997;2(6):327-32.
PMID: 9587694 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Saenz A, Zamorano L, Matter A, Bucius R, Diaz F.
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Interactive image guided surgery of the pineal region.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg. 1998 Mar;41(1):27-30.
PMID: 9565961 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
21
Vinas FC, Zamorano L, Buciuc R, Li QH, Shamsa F,
Jiang Z, Diaz FG.
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Application accuracy study of a semipermanent fiducial system for frameless stereotaxis.
Comput Aided Surg. 1997;2(5):257-63.
PMID: 9484586 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
22
Vinas FC, Zamorano L, Mueller RA, Jiang Z,
Chugani H, Fuerst D, Muzik O, Mangner TJ, Diaz FG.
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[15O]-water PET and intraoperative brain mapping: a comparison in the localization of eloquent cortex.
Neurol Res. 1997 Dec;19(6):601-8.
PMID: 9427960 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
23
Zamorano L, Vinas FC, Buciuc R, Jiang Z, Li OH,
Diaz FG.
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Use of an open stereotactic ring for neurosurgical procedures.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg. 1997 Sep;40(3):79-82.
PMID: 9359083 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
24
Melgar MA, Zamorano L, Jiang Z, Guthikonda M,
Gordon V, Diaz FG.
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Three-dimensional magnetic resonance angiography in the planning of aneurysm surgery.
Comput Aided Surg. 1997;2(1):11-23.
PMID: 9148875 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
25
Vinas FC, Zamorano L, Lis-Planells M, Buciuc R,
Diaz FG.
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Interactive intraoperative localization during the resection of intraventricular lesions.
Minim Invasive Neurosurg. 1996 Sep;39(3):65-70.
PMID: 8892283 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Planells ML, Jiang Z, Nolte L, Kadi AM,
Diaz FG.
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Vascular malformations of the brain. Surgical management using interactive image guidance.
Neurosurg Clin N Am. 1996 Apr;7(2):201-14.
PMID: 8726436 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
27
Nolte L, Zamorano L, Arm E, Visarius H, Jiang Z,
Berlerman U, Schwarzenbach O.
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Image-guided computer-assisted spine surgery: a pilot study on pedicle screw fixation.
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1996;66(1-3):108-17.
PMID: 8938942 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Fernandez PM, Zamorano L, Yakar D, Gaspar L,
Warmelink C.
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Permanent iodine-125 implants in the up-front treatment of malignant gliomas.
Neurosurgery. 1995 Mar;36(3):467-73.
PMID: 7753345 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
29
Nolte LP, Zamorano LJ, Jiang Z, Wang Q,
Langlotz F, Berlemann U.
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Image-guided insertion of transpedicular screws. A laboratory set-up.
Spine. 1995 Feb 15;20(4):497-500.
PMID: 7747237 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
30
Nolte LP, Visarius H, Arm E, Langlotz F,
Schwarzenbach O, Zamorano L.
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Computer-aided fixation of spinal implants.
J Image Guid Surg. 1995;1(2):88-93.
PMID: 9079432 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Jiang Z, Kadi AM.
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Computer-assisted neurosurgery system: WayneStateUniversityhardware and software configuration.
Comput Med Imaging Graph. 1994 Jul-Aug;18(4):257-71.
PMID: 7923045 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Chavantes C, Moure F.
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Endoscopic stereotactic interventions in the treatment of brain lesions.
Acta Neurochir Suppl. 1994;61:92-7.
PMID: 7771232 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano LJ, Nolte L, Kadi AM, Jiang Z
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Interactive intraoperative localization using an infrared-based system.
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1994;63(1-4):84-8.
PMID: 7624658 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Kadi M, Jiang Z, Diaz F.
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Zamorano-Dujovny multipurpose neurosurgical image-guided localizing unit: experience in 866 consecutive cases of ‘open stereotaxis’.
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1994;63(1-4):45-51.
PMID: 7624650 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
35
Zamorano LJ, Nolte L, Kadi AM, Jiang Z.
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Interactive intraoperative localization using an infrared-based system.
Neurol Res. 1993 Oct;15(5):290-8.
PMID: 7905601 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Chavantes C, Dujovny M,
Malik G, Ausman J.
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Stereotactic endoscopic interventions in cystic and intraventricular brain lesions.
Acta Neurochir Suppl (Wien). 1992;54:69-76.
PMID: 1595412 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
37
Vinas FC, Zamorano L, Dujovny M, Zhao JZ,
Hodgkinson D, Ho KL, Ausman JI.
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In vivo and in vitro study of the lesions produced with a computerized radiofrequency system.
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1992;58(1-4):121-33.
PMID: 1439329 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Yakar D, Dujovny M, Sheehan M, Kim J.
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Permanent iodine-125 implant and external beam radiation therapy for the treatment of malignant brain tumors.
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1992;59(1-4):183-92.
PMID: 1295039 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Ausman JI, Chorni D, Dujovny M
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Stereotactic management of midline brain lesions.
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1992;59(1-4):142-50.
PMID: 1295033 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Kadi AM, Dong A.
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Computer-assisted neurosurgery: simulation and automation.
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1992;59(1-4):115-22. Review.
PMID: 1295029 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
41
Sadasivan B, Ma SH, Dujovny M, Ausman JI,
Zamorano L, Dragovic L.
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The anterior cavernous sinus space.
Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1991;108(3-4):154-8.
PMID: 2031475 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Mahmood A, Dujovny M, Chason JL, Zamorano LJ.
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Sturge-Weber-Dimitri disease? In association with an astrocytoma.
Acta Neurochir (Wien). 1991;110(1-2):87-9.
PMID: 1882725 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Bauer-Kirpes B, Dujovny M,
Malik G, Ausman J.
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Application of multimodality imaging stereotactic localization in the surgical management of vascular lesions.
Acta Neurochir Suppl (Wien). 1991;52:67-8.
PMID: 1792971 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Dujovny M, Chavantes C,
Malik G, Ausman J.
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Image-guided stereotactic centered craniotomy and laser resection of solid intracranial lesions.
Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 1990;54-55:398-403.
PMID: 2080356 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Martinez-Coll A, Dujovny M.
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Transposition of image-defined trajectories into arc-quadrant centered stereotactic systems.
Acta Neurochir Suppl (Wien). 1989;46:109-11.
PMID: 2672709 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Katanick D, Dujovny M, Yakar D,
Malik G, Ausman JI.
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Tumour recurrence vs radionecrosis: an indication for multitrajectory serial stereotactic biopsies.
Acta Neurochir Suppl (Wien). 1989;46:90-3.
PMID: 2549769 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Dujovny M, Malik G, Mehta B, Yakar D.
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Factors affecting measurements in computed-tomography-guided stereotactic procedures.
Appl Neurophysiol. 1987;50(1-6):53-6. No abstract available.
PMID: 3329883 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Dujovny M, Malik G, Yakar D, Mehta B.
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Multiplanar CT-guided stereotaxis and 125I interstitial radiotherapy. Image-guided tumor volume assessment, planning, dosimetric calculations, stereotactic biopsy and implantation of removable catheters.
Appl Neurophysiol. 1987;50(1-6):281-6.
PMID: 3329864 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Gazitua R, Donoso V, Zamorano L, Soto S.
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[Energy and protein expenditure in the postoperative period: effect of glucose solutions with and without amino acids] Rev Med Chil. 1984 Feb;112(2):121-6. Spanish. No abstract available.
PMID: 6429809 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Boya J, Calvo J, Zamorano L
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The influence of sex hormones on the pineal gland of the chick: a histochemical and ultrastructural study.
J Anat. 1980 Sep;131(Pt 2):239-53.
PMID: 7462093 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE]
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Zamorano L, Chuaqui B.
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Teratogenetic periods for the principal malformations of the central nervous system.
Virchows Arch A Pathol Anat Histol. 1979;384(1):1-18. Review.
PMID: 159540 [PubMed – indexed for MEDLINE

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