Tatsui Laboratory

The Tatsui Laboratory explores new therapies for metastatic tumors of the spine, minimally invasive MRI guided ablation of epidural metastasis and methods of spine stabilization. Currently, there are few options to treat spine metastases that are refractory to radiation, and our translational research aims to develop a clinical application for the use of tumor treating fields in combination with surgery for management of radiation refractory spinal tumors. We are also evaluating the radiological properties and benefits of carbon fiber pedicle screws for spine stabilization in the setting of primary or metastatic tumors of the spine.